Centaurea cyanus ‘Classic Magic’ seeds – (Cornflower)
$4.10
Description
This plant has many 3cm flowers on upright plants. The flowers produced can be double and semidouble bicolor blooms in black & plum, black & white, and purple. The flowers have a misty frosty appearance. They can be added to salads and desserts, as they are edible.
Sowing advice
These plants are best sown directly where they are to grow , but can also be sown in trays or pots. Ideal temperature for germination is 16-18 deg C.
Sow in spring summer and autumn.
Cover the seed lightly. Keep soil surface moist until emergence of seedlings. When seedlings have first true leaves, thin to 6-9″ apart.
Additional information
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cornflower |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Maximum Height | Approx 100 cm with flowers |
| Number of seeds in packet | approx 40 |
