Cornflower Mixed Color Flower Seeds

About Cornflower Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Cornflower / bachelor's button — bright blue-family flowers on slender stems; excellent for bees.

• Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7–14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5–8 mm (needs darkness — cover properly).
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7–14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Twice a week; established plants are drought tolerant.
• Soil: Well-drained ordinary garden soil
• Fertiliser: Compost at sowing; no heavy feeding needed.

Sowing season in India

October–November Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Tall plants flop in wind — give light support.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.