flower seeds for sale uk Cornflower Blue Seeds

flower seeds for sale uk Cornflower Blue SeedsThe International Flower of Hope for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Thank you for your support of the Threads of Life garden, these seeds will help to raise awareness and funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The Blue Cornflower is a symbol of hope, strength and solidarity for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Threads of Life is a Beautiful Border at the Gardeners World Life 2026 show, designed by Jan O'Brien, it aims to raise awareness

A classic annual with slender stems and rich, gentian‑blue blooms that look beautiful both in the garden and in a vase. The thistle‑like flowers are a favourite in wildflower and pictorial meadow plantings, and they’re exceptionally attractive to bees and other pollinators.

For best results, grow in full sun and moist but well‑drained soil. The wiry stems can need a little support in exposed spots, especially on windy sites. Deadheading will keep the flowers coming right through summer, but allow some blooms to set seed towards autumn — the dried seedheads provide valuable food for birds and will often self‑seed gently for the following year.

A brilliant, low‑maintenance annual that brings colour, wildlife and movement to any border or meadow‑style planting.

Key information:

• Sow: March to May, Augist to October
• Germination: 14 - 21 days
• Blooms: May to September
• Height: to 100cm | Spread: to 30cm
• Hardy Annual
• Full sun
• Approx 100 seeds

Want to know more about growing cornflowers? Check out our growing guides.