Agrostemma githago
corn cockle
- approx 75 seeds
- £3.29
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, preferably poor soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: hardy annual
Once a common site growing amongst agricultural crops, corn cockle is now quite rare in the wild. An annual plant, it is becoming increasingly popular however as an ornamental, and is sought after for wildflower meadows, garden borders or patio pots. It’s grown for its white-eyed magenta-pink flowers, which appear in summer attracting lots of beneficial insects including bees.
Avoid overly rich soil, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. Water in well to establish, then only water during prolonged dry spells, as they prefer slightly drier conditions.
Support taller stems if growing in exposed areas. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong the display, but if you want the plants to self-seed, leave a few seed heads to mature at the end of the season.
Support taller stems if growing in exposed areas. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong the display, but if you want the plants to self-seed, leave a few seed heads to mature at the end of the season.
Sow shallowly, directly into a well prepared bed in spring and water well. As the seedlings develop, thin them out to 30cm intervals keeping just the healthiest and most robust plants. Although they set seed freely, germination is usually only triggered if the soil has being dug over in the autumn.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with
Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum Group) Black Paeony
approx 500 seeds
£3.49
In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
