Fothergill's Cornflower Polka Dot Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus (Compositae), ensuring a authentic, traditional cottage garden favourite.
• Wildlife Friendly: The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and lacewings throughout the summer, while the autumn seed heads provide a natural food source for wild birds.
• Low-Growing Polka Dot Mixture: Compact habit makes it perfect for front borders, patio containers, and smaller garden spaces.
• Hardy Annual: Reliable and fast-growing, flowering beautifully in the exact same season that you sow the seeds.
• Direct Sowing: Simple to establish by sowing straight into the garden soil exactly where they are intended to bloom, reducing root disturbance.
• Sun and Soil Versatility: Thrives in full sun and adapts well to well-drained soils, including dry, low-fertility, or limy ground where other plants might struggle.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Location: Position in a bright area that receives full sun for the best flowering results.
• Soil Requirements: Plant in well-drained ground, noting that this hard-wearing variety tolerates poor or alkaline soil types well.
• Autumn Maintenance: Leave the faded seed heads intact at the end of the season if you wish to feed local garden birds.