CORN FLOWER DESCRIPTION
Cornflower Polka Dot is a beautiful dwarf variety that grows
up to 15 inches tall and comes mostly in blue but white, pink, red, and purple
are also available. You can easily grow cornflowers in your home gardens or
terrace gardens.
Cornflowers Polka Dot is good
at attracting pollinators through their sweet nectar. Cornflower is best grown
in containers/grow bags, terrace gardens, or balconies. Buy the best Quality
Cornflower Dwarf Double Polka Dot Mix Seeds Online at the best price from www.storeflix.in with
a high germination rate and add colors to your garden.
Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Growing Season: Spring, Fall, and Winter
- Sowing method: Direct or Seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 18-21°C
- Germination time: 7-10 days
- Flowering season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
What
size grow bag is best for Cornflower?
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When
To Plant Cornflower
Sow cornflower seeds in spring
(February to March) for summer flowering; Additionally, if you live in northern
India, sow the seeds in the fall (October-November). In southern India, winter
(December-January) is the best time to plant cornflowers.
How
To Grow Cornflower In Pots
You can sow the cornflower seeds
directly in pots or by seedling transplant, but the direct method is
recommended. Cornflower seeds germinate best at a temperature between 18-21°C.
It is a dwarf variety so you can plant them in a 9-15 inches wide and deep pot or grow bag.
Cornflower
Dwarf Seeds Sowing Method
Take a pot or grow bag and fill it
with potting soil mix.
Spread cornflower seeds on the soil and cover the seeds with ½ inch of soil
mix. Keep the soil moist until germinating, it takes about 7-10 days to
germinate.
Fertilizer
Requirements For Cornflowers
- If you planted cornflowers in rich soil, they will not
need fertilizer.
- But cornflowers planted in poor soil need to be
fertilized monthly with a diluted liquid fertilizer such as cow manure,
vermicompost, or neem cake.
Cornflower
Plants Care Tips
Soil – Use rich, fertile, and well-draining soil to plant cornflowers.
Water – Give 1 inch of water per week to the cornflower plants but
do not allow the soil to dry out for long periods.
Sunlight – Cornflower grows best in 6-8 hours of sunlight. However, it
can grow well in partial shade on summer days.
Temperature – Cornflower plants can tolerate light freeze and high
temperatures. The best-growing temperature is between 15-26°C, but cornflowers
may require a temperature of 29-35°C during flowering.
Common pests and diseases – Some pests such as aphids, and mealybugs inhibit cornflower
plant growth, and diseases such as powdery mildew and spot infect the plant,
especially during wet and humid conditions.
Cornflower
Bloom Time
- Usually cornflower blooms in spring, summer, and fall.
They bloom for about 10 weeks.
- Regular deadhead the spent flowers to encourage more
blooms and extend the bloom periods.
Dwarf
Cornflower Special Features
- Common Name – Cornflower, bachelor’s button
- Scientific Name – Centaurea cyanus
- Height – Upto 15 inches
- Level of Growing – Easy
FAQ
Can
you eat cornflower flowers?
Cornflower plants produce edible
flowers that have a mildly spicy flavor similar to cloves with a slight
sweetness.
Do
cornflowers come back year after year?
Cornflower is an annual flowering
plant that can reseed itself and come back next spring year.
Note: Images are for reference
purposes only. Actual products may vary in shape or appearance based on
climate, age, height, etc.
