GLOBE CORNFLOWER
Centaurea macrocephala
A spectacular plant of the cornflower family with artichoke like, huge brown buds opening to large golden yellow flowers in summer on one metre tall stems. A mature plant can grow up to thirty flowers. For organically rich soils in full sun. 20 seeds
Sowing Instructions
Soak seeds in water overnight, then sow direct into garden position or raise in trays to transplant later. Cover seeds thinly, keep moist and warm, about 18˚C.
Frost Hardy
Perennial
Climate
Cold, Temperate
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Height
1.3m
Spacing/Spread
0.5m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate |
GLOBE CORNFLOWER
Sale price$3.75