Pink-lavender blooms
Cornflower (Centaurea Dealbata) – If you are a fan of cut flowers, you’ll want to start Cornflower seeds and grow this perennial cousin to the common Bachelor’s Button. Commonly called Persian Cornflower, this perennial has showy pink-lavender blooms on clump-forming plants. The plants are hardy and look great in the border and are especially attractive planted in a mass display. Persian Cornflower care includes deadheading and possibly staking if the soil is rich. After blooming, the Cornflower plants may be trimmed back to help maintain a compact habit. Even though it’s a perennial, Cornflower dealbata will bloom the first year when started from flower seeds. Start the Centaurea seeds indoors in winter. Cover the pots or trays with clear plastic to ensure good humidity. Remove the plastic as soon as the sprouts emerge.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 – 8
Height: 12 – 24 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring to mid summer
Bloom Color: PINK
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Clay, sandy, normal loam
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 14 – 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: 10 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches
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