Centaurea cyanus 'Midget Mischung'

created by phteven2 at 12.02.2021

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Description

Only 25 cm high cornflowers in colorful mixture. For foreground plantings and small beds. Currently still little common, this variety should become visibly popular in the coming years. Seed quantity per portion: at least 300 seeds (1.50 g). Sowing and cultivation instructions: Preferably sow in situ in March/April, autumn sowing is also possible as cornflowers are frost tolerant. Germination temperature: 12-18°C. Germination period: 1-2 weeks. In cultivation, cornflowers are not very demanding: any soil that is not too heavy will do. They develop most beautifully in full sun, partial shade is tolerated. ONE TO TWO YEAR SUMMER FLOWER Plant fact sheet: Habitat: Summer flowers, annuals, cottage garden Growth height: 20 to 40 cm Flowering time: May, June, July, August Flower color: blue, red, pink Location (light): sunny Habitat (soil): dry, normal Frost hardiness: frost hardy (no winter protection necessary) Germination behavior: Normal germination Origin: Breeding/Hybrid

F1 Hybrid

Frostproof