cornflower

How to Grow and Care for cornflower

cornflower · Centaurea cyanus
Also known as: barbeau; blaver; blue blaw; blue bonnets; blue bow; blue sailors; blue tops; break-your-spectacles; brushes; bunk; corn binks; corn centaury; cornbottle; French pink; happy skies; haw dods; hurtsickle; ragged sailor; bachelor's buttons; blawort; blue poppy; bluebottle; bluets; ragged robin; witches' bells

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing cornflower

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

How to Water cornflower?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cornflower?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cornflower?

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What Soil Is Best for cornflower?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize cornflower?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune cornflower?

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

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How to Propagate cornflower?

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant cornflower?

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How to Care for cornflower in Winter?

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How to Plant cornflower?

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

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How to Repot cornflower?

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How to Harvest cornflower?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of cornflower

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More General Info About cornflower

Attributes of cornflower

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginNorthern Termperate regions

Scientific Classification

Species
Centaurea cyanus
Genus
Centaurea
Family
Asteraceae
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FAQs About cornflower

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