Cornflower

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Cornflower is a vibrant annual plant that brings bright blue, daisy-like flowers to your garden. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned gardeners, it adds a stunning splash of colour while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees to your outdoor space.

Key Features

Vibrant Blue Flowers: Bright daisy-like blooms that enhance any garden setting.
Easy to Grow: Suitable for a variety of garden spaces, including pots and garden beds.
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and other beneficial insects to support a healthy garden ecosystem.

Benefits

Cornflowers are not only visually appealing but also play a crucial role in promoting biodiversity in your garden. Their ease of growth makes them an excellent choice for those new to gardening, while their beauty and functionality are appreciated by experienced gardeners alike.

Care Instructions

Sunlight: Prefers full sun for optimal blooming.
Watering: Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist but well-drained.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged areas.
Planting Tips: Best planted in spring after the last frost for continuous blooming throughout the season.

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Details

Cornflower is prized for its beautiful blue blooms and low maintenance. It thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows
Produces striking blue flowers
Long flowering period from late spring to summer

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun
Position	Exposed or Sheltered
Soil	Well drained
Planting Time	Spring or Autumn
Moisture	Well-drained
Hardiness	Hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	Unknown
Height and Spread	80cm-1m x 10cm-50cm
Annual or Perennial	Annual

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How To Plant

Plant Care

Cornflower is prized for its beautiful blue blooms and low maintenance. It thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows
Produces striking blue flowers
Long flowering period from late spring to summer

Cornflower is prized for its beautiful blue blooms and low maintenance. It thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows
Produces striking blue flowers
Long flowering period from late spring to summer

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Cornflower is perfect for adding a splash of vibrant blue to your garden, thriving in sunny locations and producing striking blooms from late spring to summer.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows
Produces striking blue flowers
Long flowering period from late spring to summer
Attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden

Cornflower is perfect for adding a splash of vibrant blue to your garden, thriving in sunny locations and producing striking blooms from late spring to summer.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows
Produces striking blue flowers
Long flowering period from late spring to summer
Attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Cornflower grows robustly and produces an abundance of striking blue flowers. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful display of blooms.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Fertilise monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser to promote healthy growth

Cornflower grows robustly and produces an abundance of striking blue flowers. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful display of blooms.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Fertilise monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser to promote healthy growth

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for cornflower plants?

Cornflowers thrive in full sun and well-draining soil. They require regular watering but avoid waterlogging.

How do I care for cornflower plants?

Water consistently, especially in summer. Fertilise occasionally with balanced plant food. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. Cornflowers are generally pest-free.

Can cornflowers be grown in containers?

Yes, cornflowers adapt well to container gardening. Use a well-draining potting mix and ensure they receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily.