Centaurea cyanus

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