Centaurea, Blue Boy

Centaurea, Blue Boy (Centaurea cyanus)

Also known as cornflower and bachelor`s button.  

Blue Boy is a classic cornflower with deep blue colour.  It produces double to semi-double flowers on tall stems to 70- 90 cm. The flower petals are edible that can be used in decorating desserts.

Plant type:  Annual

Sow when:  Autumn, Winter (mild winter area)

Sow where:  Punnets or direct

Spacing x Height:  30cm x 80cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   75 -85 days

Growing Details: Sow seeds 5 mm deep and keep it most. Seedlings emerge in 7 -14 days at 16°C. Any soil with good drainage.

Seeds per package: 120