







Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Agrostemma githago

Cosmos bipinnatus

Bupleurum rotundifolium

Daucus carota

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Saponaria vaccaria

Delphinium consolida

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Scabiosa atropurpurea

Nigella damascena

Delphinium consolida

Scabiosa atropurpurea

Helianthus annuus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus
You can grow Cornflower in your sunny garden very easily and without unnecessary growing stress, which makes it an ideal choice for beginner gardeners. If you decide to sow directly into the flowerbed, you can sow the seeds directly into warmed spring soil between March and May. However, a very interesting and functional alternative is the autumn sowing date in August, September, or October. Thanks to this method, you will see a flood of striking flowers much earlier. Plants from autumn sowing will overwinter here without any major problems, as they reliably handle temperature drops down to -5 °C. If you prefer more controlled and safer cultivation from seedlings, you can start sowing indoors or in a greenhouse as early as February.
Cornflower really likes well-drained, moderately nutritious loamy soil and a completely normal supply of moisture. Keep watering as even as possible, but at all costs avoid heavy and permanently wet soils where the roots would suffer. Generous space created by proper spacing will also help dry the leaves quickly after morning dew or rain. You will effectively prevent the development of powdery mildew, to which cornflowers can be susceptible in overcrowded plantings.
As it is a relatively tall annual reaching a height of 50 to 90 centimeters, it will become a real focal point in the flowerbed. However, for it to look perfect at all times, it is worth providing it with reliable support in time. You can stretch horizontal flower netting between the rows, or at least stick stakes around the perimeter and wrap them with sturdy twine. When mature, the plant will lean beautifully against them, and its straight, sturdy stems will then be absolutely ideal for summer cutting into vases. The six-centimeter flowers in shades of fuchsia and bubblegum pink not only smell great and attract pollinators from all around, but they can also be dried beautifully. And as a final highlight—you can easily decorate summer salads or desserts with fresh flowers, as they are completely edible and safe.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.







Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Daucus carota

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Centaurea cyanus

Zinnia elegans

Cosmos bipinnatus

Centaurea cyanus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Saponaria vaccaria

Zinnia elegans

Nigella damascena

Centaurea cyanus

Helianthus annuus

Centaurea cyanus

Delphinium consolida

Cosmos bipinnatus