Perennial cornflower

Sowing method: May-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20°C. Cover the seeds with (fleece) cloth to prevent drying out. Move to a cooler place after emergence. Some will germinate quickly; there is a long germination period for stragglers.

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Sowing/planting time:

• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Unknown

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Sky blue
• Origin: Europe
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Centaurea montana
• Dutch: Mountain Cornflower
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Mountain Corn-Flower

• All year round