Cornflower Blue Boy

The simplicity of the blue double flowers and long grey/green leaves are at the heart of a cottage garden. Cornflower Blue Boy are extremely effective when placed in clumps in borders, especially when surrounded by lighter coloured foliage or flowers. They make an excellent cut or dried flower; as the colour doesn’t fade. This annual flower will brighten up any flower garden and attract beneficial insects to the garden. .

It has a history of medicinal uses and the petals are often used to add colour to salads or dried in tea blends. It can be grown in containers if you are short on space. They are drought and frost tolerant and adaptable to most well-drained garden soils in a sunny position. They are also known as a known as Bachelors Button.

For the best result sow the seeds directly into the garden. Cover the seeds with approximately 3 mm of good garden soil or compost and water well. The seeds should germinate within 7-14 days. Although drought hardy once established, regularly watering is required during germination and extended periods of dry weather.

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