This romantic blend of pretty pink, rosy red, ivory/blush cornflowers are sure to charm. Many flowers feature two shades, lighter and darker. Some have white tips on each petal, giving the blooms a frosted appearance. These summer bloomers grow to 80-100 cm tall. Excellent in borders and bouquets. They can also be used as garnishes in dinners and desserts. Fleuroselect Novelty 2011. Annual.
How To Grow, Timing: Direct sow starting just before last frost, and again every two weeks until end of spring. Centaurea can be direct sown in autumn as well. Starting indoors is not necessary, but can be accomplished by keeping seed trays in the dark at the optimal soil temperature of 15-21°C. Move under bright lights once germination occurs, and transplant out in late spring, after all risk of frost has passed.
How To Grow, Starting: Just cover the small seeds. Thin or space to 15-30cm apart.
How To Grow, Growing: We acknowledge that Centaurea cyanus sometimes appears on lists of invasive species. In our experience, for the back yard or balcony gardener, this is not an issue, and the plants are easily controlled. They are short rooted, and can be pulled up with little effort. Unlike some plants, its seeds simply drop locally if allowed to mature, and do not eject, and they do not spread by underground rhizome. We respectfully ask that gardeners who live in threatened or sensitive ecosystems take this into consideration when planting Centaurea, just like any other type of seed.
Approx: 200 Seeds.
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