Cornflower ‘Black Ball’ seeds

Centaurea cyanus

Dark purple-black flowers on long stalks: It is a beautiful cut flower.

Sowing instructions:

Sow Autumn to Spring in cool and temperate climates.

Sow in Autumn in hotter climates.

Sow direct or in punnets about 6 weeks before planting date. Plant at 20-30cm intervals.

Plant information:

Seedlings emerge 7-14 days after sowing.

Plants grow to 1m tall and 30cm wide.

70-80 days to maturity to set flowers and seed pods. Deadheading encourages more flowering.

20 seeds in a packet.