Wild Cornflower Wildflower Seed

An iconic image of rural meadows, these bright blue flowers were once a common sight in cornfields.

This annual wild flower can grow to a metre high, often rising above arable crops. Lower grey-green leaves are considerably longer than upper leaves. Germination occurs in autumn and seeds tend to be short-lived.

Latin Name

• Centaurea cyanus

Life Cycle

• Hardy-Ann

Flowering Time

• June to August

Wild Cornflower Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 80cm

Wild Cornflower Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 3.75kg/acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.