{"product_id":"fothergills-cornflower-black-ball-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cornflower Black Ball Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Centaurea cyanus, a premium, distinctive selection within the Cornflower genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, growing effortlessly from seed to establish a full, high-impact floral display in its first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStriking Claret Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears intricate, fully double, thistle-like flower heads in a deeply saturated, velvety rich dark claret that brings sophisticated drama to any planting scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a well-branched, bushy, and medium upright habit, reaching an ideal mid-to-back-border height of 75cm (30in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Cut Flower:\u003c\/b\u003e An exceptional choice for home styling; the sturdy, wiry stems and long-lasting flower heads make them perfect for fresh summer vase arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGarden Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Remarkably tough and adaptable; it performs beautifully when positioned in partial shade or full sun, thriving across most ordinary garden soil types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWildlife Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly effective at drawing beneficial insects into the garden, acting as a natural magnet for bumblebees and butterflies, while the autumn seed heads provide a nutritious food source for wild birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds thinly directly outdoors from March to May into finely raked, weed-free, and well-drained soil where they are to bloom. Alternatively, sow in September for a head start and extra-early flowers the following spring. Position in partial shade or full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThinning:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the young seedlings emerge, thin them out gradually to approximately 20–25cm apart to prevent overcrowding and to promote a robust, bushy architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Deadhead the faded, spent flowers regularly throughout the summer months to dramatically extend the blooming window and keep a steady supply of fresh buds coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57559745986943,"sku":"FTG-46991","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cornflower_Black_Ball_Seeds.webp?v=1779178441","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cornflower-black-ball-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}