Current garden design trends include an element of conservation, this beautiful cornflower is now endangered in it’s natural habitat, having declined from 264 to just 3 sites in the last 50 years. You may not have room for a wild flower meadow but you can still protect this plant by growing amongst perennials or in a container.
The amazingly blue flowers were once worn by young men in love, if the flower faded quickly it was a sign that his love was unrequited.
Easy to grow, flowering all summer, attractive to bees and butterflies. Lasts well in a vase and holds colour well when dried. Prefers well drained soil in sun or part shade. Height 90cm (36“). Spread 30cm (12“). Hardy annual.
- Flower Colour: Blue
- Aspect: Sun or Partial Shade
- Flowering Time: Summer
- Height: 90cm (36")
- Spread: 30cm (12")
- Delivery: April onwards
- Other: Flowers For Cutting/Drying
- Other: Bees And Butterflies
- Other: Suitable for Container
- Hardiness: Hardy Annual
- Quantity: 1 young plant
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