Mr Fothergill’s Nature’s Helpers Wild Cornflower Seeds

Mr Fothergills Natures Helpers Wild Cornflower Seeds produce classic blue blooms that brighten gardens while supporting bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators.

Key Features

• Traditional British wild cornflower variety
• Part of the Natures Helpers pollinator-friendly range
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Hardy annual suitable for direct sowing outdoors
• Ideal for naturalising, borders, and wildflower areas
• Produces vibrant blue flowers throughout summer
• RHS Plants for Pollinators

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Natures Helpers Wild Cornflower Seeds (Centaurea cyanus) are a much-loved British wildflower, valued for their vivid blue flowers and wildlife benefits. Easy to grow and quick to establish, these hardy annuals bring long-lasting colour to gardens while providing an important nectar source for pollinators.

Perfect for naturalising, meadow-style planting, or adding splashes of colour to borders, cornflowers thrive when sown directly where they are to flower. Their relaxed, informal growth habit makes them ideal for wildlife gardens and traditional cottage-style schemes. Backed by Fothergills trusted heritage and germination guarantee, these seeds offer reliable results with minimal effort.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills
• Product type: Wildflower seeds
• Seed quantity: 150 seeds
• Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
• Genus: Wild Flowers
• Plant class: Hardy annual
• Height: Up to 60cm
• Colour: Blue
• Situation: Partial shade
• Wildlife benefit: Attractive to bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing Advice

• Sow outdoors: March to May and August to October
• Sow depth: 0.5cm in well-prepared soil
• Thin seedlings to 20cm apart once established
• Water regularly during establishment
• Flowers from July to September

Why Choose These Seeds?

Ideal for gardeners who want effortless colour with real environmental impact, these wild cornflowers combine traditional beauty with pollinator-friendly planting, helping to create vibrant, wildlife-supporting outdoor spaces.