cornflower 'Black Ball'

How to Grow and Care for cornflower 'Black Ball'

cornflower 'Black Ball' · Centaurea cyanus 'Black Ball'

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between wateringsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing cornflower 'Black Ball'

cornflower 'Black Ball'
Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and during bloom
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

How to Water cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cornflower 'Black Ball'?

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What Soil Is Best for cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Light balanced feed in spring and during bloom

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How to Prune cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

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How to Propagate cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant cornflower 'Black Ball'?

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How to Care for cornflower 'Black Ball' in Winter?

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How to Plant cornflower 'Black Ball'?

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

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How to Repot cornflower 'Black Ball'?

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How to Harvest cornflower 'Black Ball'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of cornflower 'Black Ball'

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Attributes of cornflower 'Black Ball'

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Centaurea cyanus 'Black Ball'
Genus
Centaurea
Family
Asteraceae
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