Once native to almost every field edge, the cornflower has become so rare that it is a nature reserve. Simply give the bright blue flowering beauty a place in the flower bed, where, when planted correctly, it will prove to be extremely easy to care for and bloom happily.

Cornflowers transform your garden into a blue sea of flowers

When will it be planted?

Cornflowers that are grown indoors or purchased from a garden store are planted out around mid-May. Wait until after the ice saints, because only then are there no longer any threats of night frost.

The perfect location

Give the cornflower a sunny, sheltered spot in the flower bed. It also thrives well in partially shaded locations.

The right substrate

Cornflowers are quite undemanding. Conventional garden soil, which you enrich with some compost and horn shavings (32.93€), is very popular with the garden beauty.

planting distance

Depending on the variety, keep a planting distance of 30 to 45 centimeters. The spacing at which you can plant is usually noted on the seed bag or the plant label. A particularly beautiful picture emerges when you plant three to five cornflowers together.

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The flowering period of the cornflower begins in June and, if the plant is cleaned regularly, extends well into October.

Sowing and growing

Cornflower seeds sprout willingly, so sowing and growing the plant indoors is effortless.

  • Scatter seeds in pots with potting soil and cover with a thin layer of substrate.
  • Dampen with a sprayer and cover with a hood or clear plastic bag.
  • Place in a warm, bright but not full sun spot.
  • As soon as the second pair of leaves appears, separate.

Sow outdoors

Cornflowers can also be sown very well in the garden. Depending on the location, you can plant the seeds as early as mid-April or early May.

Decorative neighbors

The cornflower is particularly attractive in combination with red poppies, white daisies or white yarrow.

tips

Dried cornflowers do extremely well in dry arrangements. Be sure to dry the flowers in a dark place. During the drying process when exposed to the sun, these discolor and then appear yellowish white.

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