Cornflower- Blue Boy

Description

Add a dash of striking blue color to your garden with Cornflower - Blue Boy! This delightful variety boasts vibrant, bright blue blooms that create a serene and visually appealing display. Known for their charming, frilly flowers, they make an excellent choice for cutting gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, attracting bees and butterflies while providing long-lasting beauty.

Features:

Vibrant Blue Blooms: Show-stopping blue flowers that stand out in any garden, creating a calm, soothing effect.

Easy to Grow: A low-maintenance annual that thrives in a variety of soil types with minimal care.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, helping support your garden’s ecosystem.

Perfect for Bouquets: The bright blue flowers are stunning in cut arrangements, lasting well when fresh or dried.

Long-Blooming: Flowers appear from late spring to early summer, offering continuous color for weeks.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual

Flower Color: Bright blue with frilly, petal-like appearance

Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

Plant Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

Sunlight: Full sun

Watering Needs: Moderate watering, prefers well-drained soil

Soil Type: Tolerates a variety of soil types, but prefers fertile, well-drained soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9

Uses: Ideal for garden borders, flower beds, containers, or cutting gardens

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Growing Instructions:

Planting Time: Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost date, or indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.

Planting Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep, covering lightly with soil.

Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth and airflow.

Light Requirements: Full sun for best results; Cornflowers need plenty of direct sunlight to bloom at their best.

Watering: Water regularly, ensuring soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Pruning: Regularly deadhead to encourage continued blooming throughout the season.