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Centaurea Cyanus Classic Magic Flower Seeds - Cornflower Flower Seeds for Garden

Centaurea Cyanus Classic Magic Flower Seeds - Cornflower Flower Seeds for Garden

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds directly into well-prepared soil. Lightly cover with soil and keep moist until germination. Thin seedlings once established to allow proper airflow and growth.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Water moderately during early growth, then reduce watering once plants are established. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Tips


Ideal for cut flower gardens and meadow-style planting. Avoid overwatering.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator friendly

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, bushy

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Centaurea Cyanus Classic Magic Flower Seeds - Cornflower Flower Seeds for Garden
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering plant


Centaurea Cyanus Classic Magic is a beautiful cornflower variety admired for its colorful, fringed blooms and easy-growing nature. Ideal for borders, beds, and wildflower gardens, it brings a natural charm to landscapes while supporting pollinators. This plant is well suited for gardeners seeking reliable blooms with minimal care.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–90 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

3–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–40 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

5–10 mm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

fertile soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000159448

Frequently Asked Questions

Can cornflowers be used in a natural-style meadow planting?

Yes. Their upright flower stems can fit well into informal meadow-style plantings alongside compatible annuals and grasses.

How can I create a repeated cornflower color pattern?

Sow in small groups or repeated sections through a border rather than placing individual plants randomly.

Can cornflowers be grown beside pale-colored flowers?

Yes. Pale flowers can provide a contrasting backdrop that helps the blue-toned cornflower blooms stand out.

How should I handle tall cornflower stems in exposed gardens?

If plants become unstable, provide light support or position them among companion plants that can help buffer wind.

Can cornflower seed heads be collected for future sowing?

Yes. Allow selected flower heads to mature and dry before collecting and storing the seeds in a cool, dry place.

Can Classic Magic cornflowers fit into a pollinator garden?

Yes. Cornflowers can be included in mixed flower gardens designed to provide flowering resources for visiting insects.