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Annual flower
Asteraceae
Organic cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Quantity
About 60 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
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Family
Asteraceae
Type
Annual flower
Cycle
Annual
Organic Cornflower ‘Bleuet’ is an iconic annual flower that brings a rustic lightness and a stunning blue intensity to the garden, reminiscent of wild meadows and vibrant vegetable patches of yesteryear. From the species Centaurea cyanus, it stands out for its abundant flowering, slender silhouette, and ease of cultivation, even for beginner gardeners. Planted in the vegetable garden, as a border, or in a naturalist flowerbed, it attracts a host of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enhancing the garden's biodiversity and ecological balance. Its presence is not limited to ornamentation, as its edible flowers also add color and delicacy to dishes, from salads to fresh cheeses and cold platters. Undemanding, it tolerates poor soils as long as they are well-drained, withstands some drought, and continues to bloom generously in good summer light. By allowing some flowers to go to seed, its presence in the garden is naturally extended through spontaneous self-seeding, which is often reliable and graceful. Over the weeks, it creates a poetic scene where utility, beauty, and horticultural simplicity meet in rare harmony. It is a generous and luminous plant, perfect for enriching the garden with a useful, melliferous, and deeply vibrant bloom.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Weak
Soil type
Well-drained, even poor
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
Around 85 days
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
carrot, lettuce, cucumber, peas, herbs
Avoid planting with
none known
edible flower, infusions, natural dye, flowerbeds, pollinators
