Description
Elegant cut flower for early-season production.
1–2" blooms grow in sprays on willowy gray stems. Prefers cool growing conditions. FleuroSelect Gold Award Winner.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
7-14 days at 60-70°F (16-21°C)
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - As soon as the soil can be worked. Sow 1/8" deep. Thin to stand 6-9" apart when first true leaves appear. Transplant - Sow 4-5 weeks before last frost. Sow at 2-3 week intervals until midsummer for continuous bloom. Performs best in cool weather. Corn cockle blooms July to August from an early May sowing.
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Agrostemma githago |
| Seed Type | Corn cockle |
| Product Classification | Annual |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season Start | Late Spring |
| Bloom Season End | Mid Summer |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Characteristics | Direct Sow |
| Uses | Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden |