Cornflower care guide

Centaurea cyanus

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Water

🌿

28d

Feed

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60-90cm

Height

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Hardy

About Cornflower

The Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, is a beloved annual wildflower in the UK, known for its vibrant blue blooms. It's an excellent choice for cottage gardens, meadows, and attracting pollinators, thriving in the British climate.

Outdoor garden plant. Annual. Typically flowers around Jun, Jul, Aug.

How to care for Cornflower

💧 Watering

Water regularly during dry spells, especially when establishing. Established plants are fairly drought-tolerant.

🌿 Feeding

Generally does not require feeding. Over-fertilising can lead to leggy growth and fewer flowers.

☀️ Light

Full sun

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