Corncockle Wildflower Seed

Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) is a striking annual wildflower with vibrant magenta-pink blooms and slender hairy stems. Once common in UK cornfields, it is now a rarer species ideal for adding colour and pollinator value to wildflower borders, rewilding schemes, and arable field margins.

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Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) is a tall, graceful annual wildflower with striking magenta-pink blooms and slender, hairy stems. Once a common sight in UK cornfields, Corncockle is now a rarer species due to modern agricultural practices, but remains an excellent choice for adding vibrant colour to wildflower plantings, pollinator borders, and arable rewilding schemes.

Best sown in sunny, free-draining soils, Corncockle grows quickly and provides a burst of summer colour. Its open, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable inclusion in biodiversity-focused planting schemes.

Features & Benefits
Vibrant magenta flowers with classic wildflower charm
Tall annual that adds structure and seasonal impact
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Ideal for arable wildflower strips and rewilding projects
Historically important species reintroduced for conservation

Latin Name:
Agrostemma githago

Flowering Time:
June – August

Flowering Height:
60 – 100 cm

Life Cycle:
Annual

Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
13.5kg per acre (33.5kg per hectare)

Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

How to Sow & Preparation
Choose a sunny, well-drained site with bare or lightly cultivated soil.
Remove weeds and rake the soil to a fine tilth.
Broadcast seed evenly and lightly press into the surface—do not cover deeply.
Water if conditions are dry during germination.
Ideal for annual wildflower displays, field margins, or heritage restoration.

About John Chambers Wildflower Seeds
John Chambers Wildflower Seeds has been a trusted supplier of native UK wildflower seeds for over 35 years. Known for its high-quality, locally sourced seed and outstanding customer service, John Chambers provides ecological solutions for landscape contractors, local authorities, and conservationists focused on creating sustainable, biodiverse landscapes.

technical information

Latin Name | Agrostemma githago

Flowering Time | June – August

Flowering Height | 60 – 100 cm

Life Cycle | Annual

Sowing Rate | 13.5 kg per acre (33.5 kg per hectare)

Sowing Period | Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

Preferred Conditions | Full sun; well-drained soils

Pollinator Friendly | Yes

Minimum Order Quantity | 10g

Ideal For | Arable rewilding, annual meadows, pollinator strips