Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mix'
 
A delightful blend of traditional cottage garden cornflowers in shades of blue, pink, white, purple and mauve. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, 'Polka Dot Mix' produces masses of cheerful blooms throughout summer, creating a colourful display in borders, cutting gardens and wildflower areas.
 
The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while the long stems make excellent cut flowers for fresh and dried arrangements.
 
Fast-growing and undemanding, this charming mix brings a natural, nostalgic feel to any garden.
 
Why You'll Love It
Beautiful mix of blue, pink, white, purple and mauve blooms
Easy to grow from seed
Excellent for pollinators and wildlife gardens
Superb cut flowers
Ideal for cottage gardens and wildflower planting
Long flowering season
 
Growing Information
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Sow: March to May or September to October
Flowering: June to September
Height: 60-90cm
Spread: 30cm
 
Sow directly where plants are to flower for best results. Regular deadheading will encourage a longer flowering season, while leaving some blooms to set seed can provide natural self-seeding displays the following year.
 
Pack contains approx. 150 seeds