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CENTAUREA cyanus 'Florence Blue' (Seed)
Small
Sun
Blue
Reasonable soil
Summer
Seed Packet
Qty
Description
The cottage garden classic is quick and easy to grow and a wonderful cut flower. 'Florence Blue' is a compact selection which grows well in border or containers, with blooms of lovely clear blue. Hardy annual.
SOWING:
WHEN:
March - May or August - September (to overwinter and flower the following Summer)
WHERE:
Outdoors - sow directly into borders or containers. Dislikes root disturbance
HOW:
Prepare soil or compost and water before sowing. Sow thinly and cover seed to a depth of 0.5cm. Thin seedlings to about 15cm apart. Successional sowing every few weeks will give a long display of colour.