Mr Fothergill’s Cornflower Tall Mix Seeds

Mr Fothergills Cornflower Tall Mix Seeds produce tall stems topped with beautiful double flowers in a soft, traditional colour mix, making them perfect for cottage gardens, borders and cutting.

Key Features

• Tall, elegant stems with fully double blooms
• Classic cottage garden favourite
• Ideal for borders and cut flower arrangements
• Hardy annual that is very easy to grow
• Attractive to bees and butterflies
• RHS Plants for Pollinators variety

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Cornflower Tall Mix (Centaurea cyanus) is a much-loved traditional flower that brings charm, height and colour to garden borders. This attractive mix produces an abundance of double flowers on tall, sturdy stems, creating a light and airy display throughout summer. Easy to grow and reliable, cornflowers are ideal for gardeners of all experience levels and fit beautifully into cottage garden planting schemes. Their long stems make them excellent for cutting, while the nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to pollinators, helping to support bees and butterflies in the garden.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills
• Product type: Flower seeds
• Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
• Genus: Annuals / Bedding
• Plant class: Hardy annual
• Flower colour: Mixed
• Plant height: Approximately 90cm (36in)
• Habit: Bushy, tall
• Situation: Sun or partial shade
• Suitable for: Borders and cut flowers
• Wildlife attraction: Bees and butterflies (RHS Plants for Pollinators)
• Seed quantity: 500 seeds
• Flowers / Harvest: July to September

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow or plant outdoors from March to May for summer flowering
• Autumn sowings from August to October give earlier blooms the following year
• Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
• Water during dry periods until established
• Deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering

Why Choose Cornflower Tall Mix Seeds?

Perfect for gardeners who love classic cottage garden style, Mr Fothergills Cornflower Tall Mix Seeds deliver easy-growing beauty, excellent cut flowers and strong pollinator appeal – ideal for adding height and colour to borders and beds.