Organic cornflower

$4.49

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Informations du produit
Identification
et cycle
Nom latin Centaurea cyanus
Famille Asteraceae
Cycle Annual
Type Annual flower
Usage au jardin edible flower, infusions, natural dye, flowerbeds, pollinators
Quantité par paquet About 60 seeds
Description
du produit

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.

Conseils
d’entretien
Exposition Sun to partial shade
Arrosage Weak
Type de sol Well-drained, even poor
Température de germination 15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Profondeur du semis 0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Période de semis Spring, direct sowing
Floraison,
récolte
et jardin
Période de floraison June to August
Récolte Around 85 days
Plantes compagnes carrot, lettuce, cucumber, peas, herbs
Plantes ennemies none known
Dimensions
et croissance
Hauteur 60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 in)
Étalement 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Germination 7 to 14 days
La disponibilité de nos semences et végétaux varie selon les arrivages, les saisons, la production en pépinière et les disponibilités de nos fournisseurs. Certaines variétés peuvent être offertes pour une période limitée seulement, selon leur cycle naturel ou les stocks disponibles. Ces fiches sont conçues pour vous guider et vous inspirer dans vos choix de plantes pour le jardin, l’aménagement paysager, la culture en pot ou les projets extérieurs durables.