Cornflower Seeds
Centaurea cyanus
Blue cornflower seeds for sculptural flowers. Cornflower seeds have some famous fans. Cornflowers were said to be a favourite of Egyptian Tutankhamun. Other big fans of these bright blue wild cornflowers are bees, butterflies and us.
Approx 200 seeds
- Pot Fans
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Most Light Conditions
- Hardy Annual
Cornflower seeds have a rich history and are loved by gardeners and pollinators alike. These hardy annuals produce vibrant blue blooms that brighten borders and containers. They self-seed freely, making them a sustainable choice for your garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
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Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
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If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
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Cornflower seeds have a rich history and are loved by gardeners and pollinators alike. These hardy annuals produce vibrant blue blooms that brighten borders and containers. They self-seed freely, making them a sustainable choice for your garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
Calendar
How to Grow
Sow cornflower seeds directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep soil moist until germination, then enjoy colourful blooms all summer.
Sowing
Sow cornflower seeds on the surface of the soil and keep well hydrated. You can start the seeds indoors earlier and plant outside after the last frost.
Growing
Sow Cornflower seeds from March to May or in early autumn for earlier blooms the following year. Scatter seeds directly over raked, fine soil and lightly press them in — covering only very thinly. Choose a sunny spot; Cornflowers thrive in full light and poor, free-draining soils.
Plant care
Cornflowers are low-maintenance annuals. Water during prolonged dry weather, but avoid overwatering — they prefer leaner soils. Deadhead regularly to keep flowers coming all summer. Leave a few flower heads to dry naturally if you’d like them to self-seed.
About Cornflower
Hardy annual, pollinator-friendly, perfect for pots and borders, self-seeding.
- Pot Fans
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Most Light Conditions
- Hardy Annual
Eventual height & spread
History of Cornflower
Cornflowers were once a national symbol of Germany and have a fascinating history linked to Queen Louise of Prussia. Their bright blue flowers also attract bees and butterflies, supporting garden biodiversity.
| Other Names | bachelor's buttons, barbeau, blaver, blawort, blue blaw, blue bonnets, bluebottle, blue bow, blue poppy, blue sailors, blue tops, bluets, break-your-spectacles, brushes, bunk, corn binks, cornbottle, corn centaury, happy skies, haw dods, hurtsickle, ragged robin, ragged sailor and witches' bells |
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| Pet/Baby Safe | Yes |
FAQs
Sow outdoors from March to June for blooms in summer.
Yes, they often self-seed to return year after year.
Absolutely, they thrive in containers with good drainage.