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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Centaurea cyanus |
|---|---|
| Colour | Blue |
| Days To Maturity | 90 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 100 |
| Sowing Time | Sow cornflowers from September till November for summer bloom |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Cornflower Blue Boy
Cornflower produces papery flower heads surrounded by bracts. The flower heads have blue flowers that are attractive to butterflies.
| Colour |
Blue
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Centaurea cyanus
|
| Height |
15cm
|
| Days To Maturity |
90 days
|
| Life Cycle |
Annual
|
| Light Preferences |
Sun
|
| Sowing Time |
Sow cornflowers from September till November for summer bloom
|
| Days To Germination |
7 - 14 days
|
| Planting Space |
20cm
|
| Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in germination trays, lightly covering with growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 4-5 weeks
|
| Pinch |
Make sure to pinch them as soon as you notice them having any vertical growth.
|
| Seeds Per Packet |
100
|
| Uses |
Cut flower. Edible, use as a garnish on salads, desserts and drinks.
|
| Netting |
Plant netting needed
|
| Harvesting Tips |
Harvest when the petals on the outer circle of the inflorescence are fully expanded. Use sharp garden shears to harvest them when the temperature is low in the morning. Put them in a vase with clean water in time to avoid water loss
|
| Germination |
Easy
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