Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Boy'
Centaurea ‘Blue Boy’ is a charming, free-flowering annual known for its vivid, true-blue blooms with finely fringed petals held above soft, grey-green foliage. Makes an excellent cut flower and can be used in cullinary applications.
Cultural
Cornflowers are annuals and typically self-seed readily.
Soil:
Prefers a well-drained soil, suitable for poor soils.
Aspect:
Full sun to part shade.
Maintenance:
Dead head regularly to encourage continual blooming.Once flowering has finished, remove plants.
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant once established.
Seasonal Interest:
Summer to autumn flowering.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and informal borders, where it can be planted en masse for a naturalistic effect. Ideal for adding seasonal colour, attracting pollinators, and as a cut flower.
Dimensions
Height to 50-60cm
Width to 50cm
Width to 50cm