Sensational dark blooms, almost black in some lights, make this a truly stunning cornflower. Flowers July-August, June-July (Yr2). Height 75cm (30″). A cottage garden favourite.
Growing Information
Sow thinly direct outside into moist, warm, finely raked soil where the plants are to flower, covering lightly with soil. Germination 14-21 days. Thin the resulting seedlings by degrees to achieve a final spacing of 23cm (9″) apart. For early summer flowering the following year sow August-September. Remove fading flowers to prolong flowering.
Sowing Information
Sow thinly direct outside into moist, warm, finely raked soil where the plants are to flower, covering lightly with soil. Germination 14-21 days. Thin the resulting seedlings by degrees to achieve a final spacing of 23cm (9″) apart. For early summer flowering the following year sow August-September. Remove fading flowers to prolong flowering.
