Cultivate a Jewel-Toned Crown: How to Grow Cornflower Crown Double Strain Mix

Unleash a captivating kaleidoscope of colours with Cornflower Crown Double Strain Mix! This hardy annual boasts breathtaking double blooms in shades of blue, pink, white, purple, and ruby red, adding a vibrant touch to your borders and attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects to your garden. Thriving in UK gardens, Crown Double Mix offers effortless beauty, exceptional resilience, and endless blooms, making it a must-have for every gardener.

Crown of Benefits:

• Double the delight: Large, fully double blooms offer a striking, unique appearance.
• Jewel-toned symphony: Stunning mix of blue, pink, white, purple, and ruby red adds a rich tapestry of colour to any garden.
• Hardy hero: Withstands UK winters, returning year after year.
• Pollinator paradise: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.
• Long-lasting blooms: Enjoy colour from June to September.

Cultivating Your Colourful Crown:

Sowing:

• Direct sow outdoors: Sow directly into prepared soil from March to April, after the last frost has passed.
• Spacing: Sow seeds thinly, around 1cm apart, and rake soil gently to cover.
• Thinning: When seedlings reach 10cm tall, thin to 30cm apart.

Growing Needs:

• Sunlight: Full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
• Feeding: Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser every few weeks during flowering (optional).

Harvesting & Enjoying:

• Cut for bouquets: Harvest blooms just as they open for stunning floral arrangements.
• Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage further flowering.

Bonus Tips:

• Seed Saving: Allow some seedheads to mature and dry on the plant. Collect the seeds when they turn brown and store them in a cool, dry place for sowing next year.
• Enjoy the show: Sit back and enjoy the sight of butterflies and bees fluttering amongst your vibrant blooms!

Embrace the beauty and ecological benefits of Cornflower Crown Double Strain Mix! Order your seeds today and crown your garden with a spectacular display of colour.

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