Centaurea phrygia

Unusual. Mauve cornflowers open from hairy brown buds.. The flowers are very attractive to bees. The stiff stems reach about 75cm and grow well in the border, cottage garden or meadow planting. Flowers from June through to early August. Drought tolerant but not fussy about soil. Best in sun.

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)