Cornflower 'Jubilee Gem' (150)

A fantastic bedding variety with large, double deep blue flowers aloft compact bushy plants. Makes a striking low hedge, easy to grow direct into the soil. Also makes a delightful feature for patio containers.

Sow cornflower seeds outdoors where they are to grow from March to April. Choose a position in full sun on well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 3mm (1/8") in drills spaced 30cm (12") apart. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 14-21days. When cornflower seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 15cm (6") apart.

Alternatively, grow cornflowers indoors from August to September for early summer flowering next year. Sow cornflowers on the surface of a good quality seed compost at a temperature of 18-23C (65-73F) and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to move outdoors. Overwinter cornflowers plants in cool, light, frost-free conditions before planting out the following spring, or growing on as greenhouse pot plants.

• Can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun.
• Height: 40cm
• Spread: 30cm

Note On Christmas Deliveries - The last day for deliveries to go out by post or courier this year is 20th December however we strongly advise early ordering as we cannot always guarantee delivery before Christmas too close to this date bearing in mind factors like weather conditions, roads etc. during the  winter season.

Most of our products are now available for delivery nationwide, up to 30kg, via courier service. Exceptions include bulk items such as tonne bags, mature trees and furniture, which we can only deliver within the local area by arrangement (see below for estimated delivery charges for these items).

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