{"product_id":"fothergills-cornflower-tall-mixed-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cornflower Tall Mixed 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 and wonderfully diverse selection within the Cornflower genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, growing rapidly from seed to establish a full, heavy-flowering display within a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRich Multi-Colour Mix:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers a beautiful, balanced spectrum of traditional cottage garden shades, including the iconic true-blue, soft pinks, deep crimsons, delicate lavenders, and crisp whites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Double Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Features large, intricate, ruffled double flower heads that sit proudly atop long, slender, yet remarkably resilient stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStately Back-Border Presence:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a tall, upright, and bushy growth habit, reaching an impressive mature height of 90cm (36in) that is perfect for adding height and fluid texture behind shorter bedding plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Cut Flower Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically bred with long, straight stems, making it an absolute favorite for harvesting and arranging into large, rustic, fresh summer bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePollinator Haven:\u003c\/b\u003e The nectar-rich flower heads act as a major natural fuel source, keeping your garden buzzing with life by attracting a wide array of bumblebees, honeybees, and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTough \u0026amp; Adaptable:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly versatile and undemanding; it performs beautifully across a wide range of soil types and is perfectly suited for both partial shade and full sun positions.\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 to achieve sturdier plants and extra-early flowers the following spring. Position in partial shade or full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThinning \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the seedlings emerge, thin them out gradually to about 20–25cm apart. This ensures each plant has ample space to develop a strong, bushy root and stem architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupport \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to their impressive 90cm height, tall cornflowers grown in exposed or windy sites will benefit from a small amount of support using brushwood or subtle staking. Deadhead faded blooms regularly to stimulate non-stop flower production all summer long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57559794221439,"sku":"FTG-46994","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/46994_CORNFLOWER_20Tall_20Mixed.jpg?v=1779179597","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cornflower-tall-mixed-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}