Polka Dot Mix brings together some of the prettiest shades for a lovely splash of colour in summer borders and along bed edges. The nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, lacewings, and bees, while wild birds will enjoy the seed heads in autumn. With their wiry stems and ruffled petals, these cornflowers also make charming, delicate cut flowers to brighten up your home.
🌸 Flowering: July to October.
📏 Height: 35-40cm
🌿Annual
SOW: sow seeds where you want the flowers to grow between March and April, depending on your local weather. Aim for a time when nights aren’t dropping much below 10°C. You can also sow in sheltered spots in September to overwinter. They usually take around 2 weeks to germinate.
GROW: perfect for filling in empty spots, the front of your borders, or along veggie beds. When the seedlings start growing, thin them out a bit and carefully move the extras somewhere else. No need to throw them away!
📌USES:
CUT FLOWER
an excellent choice for a posy vase
WILDLIFE FRIENDLY
Packed with nectar-rich flowers, this mix is a magnet for honeybees (Apis mellifera) and a variety of bumblebee species like the buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris).
Butterflies such as peacocks (Aglais io) and red admirals (Vanessa atalanta) often visit to sip nectar on sunny days.
The mix also attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies & lacewings, which help keep pests under control.
Cornflower is recognised by the RHS as a valuable pollinator plant, supporting native British wildlife.
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