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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.

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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.