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One of the most beloved traditional garden flowers, Blue Boy brings vibrant colour to beds, borders and wildflower plantings while providing an excellent source of nectar for bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering generously over a long season, the blooms are superb for both fresh and dried floral arrangements. Easy to grow and remarkably resilient, Cornflowers thrive in full sun and relatively poor soils, making them ideal for low-maintenance gardens and naturalistic plantings. Their graceful habit and brilliant blue flowers create a striking display that complements almost any colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petals are also edible and are often used as a colourful garnish in salads, desserts and herbal tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 300 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 seeds\/gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring and autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seed directly where plants are to grow in autumn or spring, or raise seedlings in trays and transplant carefully. Cover seed lightly and keep moist during germination. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 20–30cm apart. Cornflowers are drought tolerant once established and perform well in poorer soils. Regular picking will encourage continued flowering. 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The velvety flowers are held on tall, slender stems above grey-green foliage, creating a striking contrast in cottage gardens, cutting beds and wildflower plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the darkest cornflowers available, Double Black Ball adds depth and sophistication to the garden while remaining just as easy to grow as its more traditional blue relatives. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators and bloom generously over a long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent as a cut flower, the blooms also dry beautifully, retaining much of their rich colour for arrangements and crafts. 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A beautiful contrast to the traditional blue Cornflower, its soft white flowers work particularly well in cottage gardens, mixed borders and cutting gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long stems and abundant blooms make this an excellent variety for fresh cut flower arrangements. Left in the garden, the flowers attract bees and a range of beneficial insects. 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