Centaurea jacea

Lovely meadow / cottage flower. Lots of pretty pink cornflowers from dark bronze buds. The stiff, 75cm  stems are self supporting. Starts flowering in June and reblooms through October if deadheaded. Drought tolerant but not fussy about soil. Best in a fairly sunny spot.

Pictured below with Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant', Centaurea jacea makes a lovely, long-flowering companion in our cottage garden.

Mail order 9cm £3.90 (order now to reserve for spring delivery)
Large plants to collect only - £4.50 (few available 2008, available again 2009)