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CENTAUREA cyanus - Cornflower Polka Dot Mix
Semi Dwarf
Bachelor’s Button
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 500
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual 40-60 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 75
Seed per gram: Approx. 200
Also known as Bachelor’s Button Polka dot mix is a lovely mixture of blue, purple, pink, red, and white flowers on semi-dwarf plants 40-60 cm tall.
An early bloomer that grows quickly. Ideal for cut flowers and floral arrangements. Suitable for bedding, borders, pots, and containers. Looks stunning in mass plantings.
Flower petals are edible and can be sprinkled on salads, cottage cheese, and desserts.
Deadhead or cut regularly to prolong blooming.
Grow notes:
Adaptable to most good well-drained garden soils in a sunny position. A hardy undemanding plant that tolerates poor soils and is drought and frost-resistant.
Tropical: Autumn and Winter.
Temperate: Late summer and Autumn.
Cold: Autumn and Early Spring.
Sow: 3mm deep.
Sow direct or sow in trays and transplant when large 5-6cm tall.
Plant space: 40cm
Germination: 14-21 days
Flowering: 14-18 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
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