Cornflower Black Ball

Pincushion flowers coloured a rich deep purple-maroon, that look almost black on cloudy days. A stunning addition to the flower garden Cornflower Black Ball provides contrast and colour,  this annual cornflower will fill your garden with flowers and attract both bees and beneficial insects.

The flowers are carried on long wiry stems making this old fashioned cottage garden strain an excellent cut flower. A hardy and easily grown plant  which prefers full sun and a rich well drained soil. The petal are edible and can be added to salads as a colourful garnish or sprinkled over omelettes or even pasta.

For the best result sow the seeds directly into the garden. Cover the seeds with approximately 3 mm of good garden soil or compost and water well. The seeds should germinate within 7-14 days. Although drought hardy once established, regularly watering is required during germination and extended periods of dry weather.

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