Centaurea cyanus

Common name: Cornflower

You will bring a splash of colour to your garden with Centaurea cyanus - the beautiful cornflower.

-15 to -20°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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Perfect for creating a pollinator-friendly meadow, this collection of specially selected wildflowers will have your garden buzzing with activity. From April through to September, it will be filled with elegant flowers that give a natural, effortless look and are ideal for cutting to create attractive wildflower bouquets.
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Key Information
Latin Name Centaurea cyanus YP
Common Name Cornflower
Hardiness H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour Blue
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.75 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.40
Soil Conditions Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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