Cornflower – Midget Blue

This is a very easy to grow variety featuring appealing rich blue, double cornflowers on dwarf compact, bushy plants. It is perfect for the front of borders, annual beds, pots and tubs.

Very easy to grow, flowers are attractive to bees. Birds also like the seed heads in autumn. The dwarf, bushy plants are perfect for borders, pots and tubs. For outdoor sowing
When March to May and August to October.
Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position.
How Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with 0.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-28 days. Make 2-3 sowings for a longer flowering season.
Care When large enough thin to 15cm apart. Keep moist and weed free.
Flowers June to September. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering. Late sowings flower the following year. Can be sown direct into pots and tubs for easy colour.