Blue Cornflower Seeds - Centaurea cyanus - Blue Double Ball
Experience the beauty and benefits of Blue Cornflower Seeds - Centaurea cyanus - Blue Double Ball from Bee Kind Botanicals. With striking blue flowers, these seeds are a pollinator magnet, making them a perfect addition to any garden. Easy to grow and great in the garden, they are also included in the RHS plants for pollinators list, ensuring you support biodiversity while beautifying your space. Grow diversity, one seed at a time with Bee Kind Botanicals.
Appearing on the RHS plants for pollinators list.
Information & Growing Guide
Cornflower Seeds (Centaurea Cyanus) - Premium UK Garden Seeds
Transform Your Garden with Beautiful Blue Cornflower Seeds
Buy Premium Cornflower Seeds Online - Perfect for UK Gardens
Discover the timeless beauty of Cornflower seeds (Centaurea Cyanus), also known as Bachelor's Button or Bluebottle. These stunning annual flower seeds produce vibrant blue blooms that will transform your garden into a pollinator paradise while adding historic charm to your outdoor space.
Product Overview
Scientific Name: Centaurea Cyanus
Common Names: Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, Bluebottle
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Growth Type: Hardy Annual
Mature Height: 30-75cm (12-30 inches)
Flower Colour: Brilliant blue to lavender
Blooming Period: Late spring through summer
UK Hardiness: Fully hardy annualWhy Choose Our Cornflower Seeds?
Stunning Visual Impact
Our premium cornflower seeds produce eye-catching, vivid blue flowers with distinctive ray-like petals surrounding a central disc. The lance-shaped, greyish-green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for these spectacular blooms.
Rich Historical Heritage
Cornflowers boast a fascinating history as native European wildflowers, traditionally found in grain fields and meadows. These heritage flowers were famously associated with Prussian military uniforms during the 18th and 19th centuries, making them perfect for historical garden themes.
Multiple Garden Benefits
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Cut Flower Excellence: Perfect for fresh floral arrangements
- Edible Flowers: Safe-to-eat petals ideal for garnishing salads and desserts
- Natural Dye Source: Historically used to create beautiful blue dyes
- Low Maintenance: Minimal care required once established
Complete UK Growing Guide
When to Plant Cornflower Seeds
- Spring Sowing: March to May for summer blooms
- Autumn Sowing: August to September for early flowering
Planting Instructions
- Site Selection: Choose full sun location with well-draining soil
- Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and remove weeds thoroughly
- Seed Sowing: Scatter seeds directly or plant in rows 15-30cm apart
- Depth: Barely cover seeds with fine soil
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 15-30cm apart when established
Care Requirements
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
- Maintenance: Minimal weeding required
- Harvesting: Collect seeds in late summer for next year's planting
Versatile Uses for Cornflower
Garden Applications
- Cottage garden borders and wildflower meadows
- Cut flower gardens and picking patches
- Pollinator-friendly garden schemes
- Historical and heritage garden designs
Culinary Uses
- Edible flower petals for salad garnishes
- Natural food colouring and decoration
- Herbal tea preparation (traditional use)
Craft Applications
- Dried flower arrangements
- Natural dyeing projects
- Pressed flower crafts
Why Buy Cornflower Seeds from Us?
- High Germination Rate: Fresh, viable seeds with excellent germination
- UK Climate Tested: Seeds proven successful in British growing conditions
- Fast UK Delivery: Quick dispatch across the United Kingdom
Perfect Companion Plants
- Poppies (Papaver species)
- Cosmos
- Sweet Peas
- Calendula
- Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist)
Order Your Cornflower Seeds Today
Create a stunning garden display with these easy-to-grow, historically significant flowers. Whether you're establishing a wildflower meadow, creating cut flower beds, or adding colour to cottage garden borders, our premium cornflower seeds deliver exceptional results.
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