{"product_id":"speed032221","title":"Speedy Seeds Flowers Cornflower RHS Plants for Pollinators","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornflower Seeds – RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is a hardy annual with blue flowers that suits cottage gardens, borders and meadow-style planting. It is also listed as an RHS Plant for Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upright plants are useful for adding clear blue colour to mixed planting, and the flowers can be cut for simple bouquets or left for visiting insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornflower is straightforward to grow from seed and can be useful where you want a traditional annual for a natural-looking display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy annual Cornflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name Centaurea cyanus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue flowers for borders and meadow-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed as an RHS Plant for Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Cornflower Seeds – RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow directly outdoors into prepared soil in spring or follow the packet sowing instructions for the season you are using.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow thinly and cover lightly with soil. Keep the area moist while seedlings establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThin young plants where necessary to reduce overcrowding and allow flowering stems room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow in a sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid overcrowding young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave some flowers to set seed if you want natural re-sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cornflower an annual?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Centaurea cyanus is an annual and can return from self-sown seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cornflower a plant for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This product is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWildflower areas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePollinator planting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut flowers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bee Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59950576894336,"sku":"SPEED032221","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/cda1068c-57f6-456e-8c9f-b949300e9021.jpg?v=1790112170","url":"https:\/\/justseed.com\/products\/speed032221","provider":"JustSeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}