Common Name: Cornflower Black Ball, Bachelor Button. Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus Physical Attributes: Halo-like rich maroon/purple double flowers with starred trumpets flare from the center of this bloom outwards. Flowers produce atop tall and slender foliage. Uses: Cut flower, fresh and dried arrangements. Beds and borders. Life Cycle: Annual Growing Height: 80 – 100cm Attracts: Beneficial insects and pollinators. When to Sow: Spring/Autumn/early Winter Sowing Depth: 3mm Sow Spacing: 20cm Sowing Method: Seedlings dislike being transplanted so best to direct sow into the garden in Autumn or early spring. For a prolonged harvest, sow two plantings, one month apart. Position: Full sun Germination Time: 7 – 14 days Maintenance: Young cornflower seedlings can tolerate freezing temperatures, so planting in Autumn where winters are mild is acceptable. Pull up the flower in late Summer when the blooms no longer look pleasant. Seeds Per Packet: 100
