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Cornflower 'Red Boy' - SeedsCentaurea cyanusBlue-Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons

Hardy Annual

What is Hardy Annual?
A plant that completes its entire life cycle (growth, reproduction, death) in one season.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

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Exceptional deep pink colour

Attractive to pollinators

Perfect for informal vase arrangements

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Height Up to 100cm (39in)
Spread Up to 30cm (12in)

Hardy Annual

cottage gardenswildlife gardenscut flower garden

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Description

A cottage garden classic but revamped in a new colour – the flowers of Cornflower ‘Red Boy’ retain the informal looks of traditional blue cornflowers but come in an eye-catching deep pink. The long stems are perfect for cutting and will last up to 7 days in a vase. Cornflower ‘Red Boy’ is a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, attracting a host of pollinators. Easy to grow and tolerant of poor soils. Height: 100cm (39in). Spread: 30cm (12in).

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Sowing

Sow cornflower seeds outdoors where they are to grow from March to April. Choose a position in full sun on well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 3mm (1/8") in drills spaced 30cm (12") apart. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 14-21days. When cornflower seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 15cm (6") apart.

Alternatively, grow cornflowers indoors from August to September for early summer flowering next year. Sow cornflowers on the surface of a good quality seed compost at a temperature of 18-23C (65-73F) and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to move outdoors. Overwinter cornflowers plants in cool, light, frost-free conditions before planting out the following spring, or growing on as greenhouse pot plants.

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Water regularly until plants are fully established. Deadhead faded cornflower blooms to prolong the flowering period.
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