Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy'

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I've just rediscovered this raspberry red compact cornflower which is very easy to grow sown direct or under cover. More
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I've just rediscovered this raspberry red compact cornflower which is very easy to grow sown direct or under cover. It's simple and stylish in a vase and dries (to make great natural confetti or pot-pourri).

Genus Centaurea
Group/Species C. cyanus
Variety Red Boy
Type Hardy Annual
Common Name Cornflower
Border Position Front, Middle
Soil Type Chalky, Neutral, Sandy
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 60cm (24in)
Spacing 30cm (12in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Sow March-May or late August-October undercover or direct into the garden.
Care Tips Keep picking or deadhead to ensure flowers until the first frosts. For larger plants sow in autumn and over winter.
Flowering June - September, 10 weeks from spring sowing
Vase Life They will look good for 5-7 days, and can be dried.
Harvesting 3-4 months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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