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Canterbury Stillwater grown Dahlia Seed back in NOW!
Our Dahlia Tuber Shop is sold out for the Spring/Summer 2023/2024 Season.
This blue Cornflower mix is the most divine mix of pale icy blue through rich dark blue shades. Some flowers exhibit a stunning bi-colour effect with darker centres.
When sown in autumn they offer a delightful addition to bouquets in mid spring.
Cornflower
‘Classic Fantastic Blue Shades’
Centaurea cyanus
Hardy Annual
Sow: Autumn – Early Summer
Spacing: 15cm in final growing position
Site: Full Sun
Growing: Germination: 7-14 days. Direct sow or sow in cells or trays. Surface sow onto moist seed raising mix, cover lightly with up to 3mm of seed raising mix. Keep seed raising mix moist during germination. Water from underneath until seeds have sprouted. Pinching out the main growing tip will encourage the plant to grow into a fuller, bushy plant. Transplant at 15cm tall.
Height: 80cm+
Harvesting: Pick flowers just before they are fully open, at approximately ¾ open for best vase life.
Approximately 80 seeds per packet.
*photo is a mix of Classic Romatic Rose and Pink and Classic Fantastic Blue Shades.
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