Is a garden complete without cornflowers? Imagine a blend of the loveliest shades of colours for a really pretty addition to summer borders and bed edges. With nectar rich blooms feeding butterflies, lacewings and bee, while wild birds will appreciate the food provided by the seed heads in autumn. Imagine no more, grow wonderful Polka Dot Mix to enjoy all of that plus, with their wiry stems and ruffled petals, they make a delicate cut flower.
Height 35-40cm
Annual
Price for 50 seeds
SOW: where they are to flower (in situ) during March and April depending on the weather and your location – ideally when the nighttime temperature will not fall much below 10°C. Can sow in sheltered places in September to overwinter. Germination takes about 2 weeks or so.
GROW: perfect for filling in gaps, the front edges of borders or along the edge of your veg beds. Thin when young and carefully transplant those thinnings to other spots
ENJOY: an excellent cut flower for a posy vase. Do leave some seed heads in autumn for the local birds to enjoy
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