Cornflower Blue Ball 

Centaurea cyanus

Description

 A striking variety of cornflower with stunning Blue flowers. Makes a stunning display in any cottage garden scheme

Cultivation

Sow the seeds from March to April or for overwintering August - September.

Sow the seed where it is to grow appx 0.5 cm deep.

Autumn sown seed will make better plants the following year than the Spring sown seed that will flower the same year.

This if necessary to between 12 and 18 inches.

The plants prefer a position in full sun