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Edible Flower – Cornflower ‘Blue’ (Centaurea cyanus)
Striking Colour • Edible Blooms • Easy to Grow & Pollinator-Friendly
Add a splash of vivid blue to your garden and your plate with Cornflower ‘Blue’! Known for its cheerful blooms and gentle spicy flavour, this traditional favourite is perfect for both borders and dishes. Use fresh or dried flowers to decorate teas, cakes, salads, or cocktails — a beautiful blend of style and substance.
Plant Type: Hardy annual
Height: 40–90cm
Position: Full sun
Sow: Directly outdoors Apr–May
Flowering: Jun–Sep
Pack Size: 1g
Sowing Tips
Direct sow into well-prepared, weed-free soil
Sowing depth: 0.5cm
Spacing: 30 x 15cm
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot for best results
Water gently and regularly until established
Growing Advice
Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming
Tolerates poor soil but blooms best with light feeding
Pollinator magnet – loved by bees and butterflies
Great for borders, meadows, and containers
Culinary Uses
Use petals in salads, desserts, teas, and cocktails
Edible fresh or dried
Subtle spicy flavour adds flair and fragrance to dishes
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