Classic cornflowers. Deep blue.
1-1 1/2" blooms. Upright plants produce abundantly. Prefers cool temperatures. Make 2-3 successive sowings for continuous summer blooms. Tolerates poor soil of medium fertility. Great edible flower for decorating desserts and salads. Ht. 24-30". Avg. 6,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 85-95
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Notes:
Garnish, jelly, added to beer.
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Growing Information:
Centaurea
GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C).
CULTURE: Outdoors (recommended) - In rows, 6 seeds/ft., as soon as soil can be worked. Thin. Indoors - 4-6 weeks before last frost.
GROWING ON: 50-55°F (10-13°C) nights for several weeks.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun; any well-drained soil.
SPACING: 6-9".
USE: Cut flower, mass plantings, borders.
HARVEST: Flowers are 1/4 to 1/2 open. In the case of sprays, the uppermost flower may be 3/4 open.
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Edible Variety's Flowers may be consumed. |
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Heirloom HL = Heirloom. Seeds which have been saved over many years and passed down, in original form, from generation to generation. |
