Cornflower Seeds

Cornflower Seeds

Cornflower Seeds produce beautiful vibrant blooms in shades of blue, creating a classic cottage garden display throughout summer. Also known as Bachelor’s Button, these charming annual flowers are easy to grow and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Renowned for their striking colour and delicate petals, Cornflowers are perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, cut flower gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Their long flowering season and ability to attract pollinators make them a favourite among gardeners looking to add colour and biodiversity to their outdoor spaces.

Suitable for gardens, allotments, meadow planting, and containers, Cornflowers are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Key Features

Produces vibrant blue Cornflower blooms throughout summer.

Traditional cottage garden favourite also known as Bachelor’s Button.

Excellent for borders, wildflower meadows, and cut flower gardens.

Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators.

Easy to grow and suitable for beginner gardeners.

Long flowering season with abundant blooms.

Ideal for wildlife-friendly and naturalised planting schemes.

How to Grow Cornflower Seeds

Sow Cornflower Seeds directly outdoors from March to May or during autumn for earlier flowering the following year.

Sow seeds thinly into finely prepared soil approximately 1 cm deep and lightly cover with soil.

Keep soil lightly moist during germination, which usually takes around 7–14 days.

Grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil for the best flowering display.

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout summer.

Cornflower Growing Tips

Grow in full sun for the brightest flower colour and strongest growth.

Water young plants during prolonged dry weather.

Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering season.

Allow some flowers to set seed for natural self-seeding displays.

Cut flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Cornflowers easy to grow?
Yes, Cornflower Seeds are very easy to grow and ideal for beginner gardeners.

Do Cornflowers attract pollinators?
Yes, they are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Can Cornflowers be grown in containers?
Yes, they grow well in containers with good drainage and full sun.

Are Cornflowers suitable as cut flowers?
Yes, they make excellent cut flowers and are popular in floral arrangements.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens

Wildflower meadows

Pollinator-friendly planting

Cut flower gardens

Borders and edging

Wildlife gardens

Naturalised planting

Beginner gardeners