Cornflower - Rose Shade

Cornflower 'Rose Shade'

Latin name: Centaurea cyanus L.

Cornflower 'Rose Shade' is a beautiful and romantic variety with soft pink flowers that bloom profusely during the summer. It is an excellent cut flower and thrives in flower beds, flower meadows and as an edging plant. Its flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 250 seeds
• Sowing time: March–May (direct sowing) or September–October for early flowering next year
• Flowering time: June–September
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Plant distance: 15–20 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Location: Sunny
• Soil type: Well-drained, slightly sandy soil
• Watering: Drought tolerant but benefits from light irrigation during long dry periods

Cultivation tips:

• Direct sow directly on the growing site as it does not like transplanting.
• Can self-sow and return year after year.
• Perfect to combine with other wildflowers for a natural planting.

Use: Perfect for flower meadows, flower beds and as a cut flower in bouquets.

Cornflower 'Rose Shade' is an easy-to-grow and hardy flower that provides a beautiful, romantic splash of color in the garden and contributes to biodiversity by attracting pollinators.