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Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) seeds

The beautiful wild cornflower is a typical field weed and counts among the endangered species. However, the blossoms and buds are edible and the petals are perfectly suitable for dying dishes.
Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

906,04 Ft

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From	Unit price / Packet
10	815,04 Ft*
100	680,52 Ft*

SKU: 1327

GTIN: 4250601209920

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The wild cornflower once was a frequent visitor to cultivated and arable land all over Europe but through the use of pesticides and seed cleaning its population has diminished drastically. In its wild form it is among the endangered species in many countries. In agriculture, it is still regarded as a field weed since it shares cultivation areas with cereals and oilseed rape.

The flowers and buds of the cornflower are edible and can be used in salads or boiled. Particularly interesting is their content of anthocyanins, a blue dye group that owes its name to the flower itself (Centaurea Cyanus). This makes it possible to obtain blue food coloring from the flowers, which can be used to color sweets and pastries. The colour obtained is also suitable as a colorant for fabric but not washable.

As a medicinal plant it is not very significant, although its wild form - in contrast to the ornamental varieties - contains some active constituents. Historically, it has been used for the treatment and prevention of ocular disorders and was regarded as a magical medicinal plant.

The flower had special symbolic significance both in ancient Rome, where it was assigned to the harvest goddess as a hair ornament. In addition, it has been used by various political parties as identification marks, including the illegal German national movement in pre-fascist Austria but also as a party symbol of the liberal party of Sweden and the national flower of Estonia.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Plant type:	Summer flower Wildflower
Flower colour:	Blue
Region of origin:	Eastern Europe Mediterranean Region Southern Europe
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant Medicinal plant Vegetable Dye plant
Characteristics:	Needs light to germinate
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Annual or biennial
Flowering months:	May June July August
Eventual height:	30-150 cm

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Soil type:	Humus-rich Fresh Dry Sandy Poor Low nutrient levels
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Row spacing:	30 cm
Water requirement:	Low
Germination temperature:	10-18°C
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	March April August September October

An undemanding annual plant that grows up to one meter high. Direct sowing from April or already in autumn, planting distance about 30cm. Do not cover seeds with soil completely, they need light to germinate. The plant grows very well on nutrient-rich, permeable soils with lime content in a sunny location but is also satisfied with half-shade. Water very little and do not fertilize. It does not tolerate waterlogging.

When the flowers are harvested in time, the cornflower will bloom more than once within a year.

Other names

Botanical name:	Centaurea cyanus, Cyanus segetum, C. arvensis, C. vulgaris
German names:	Kornblume, Zyane
French names:	Centaurée Bleuet
English names:	Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, Boutonniere Flower, Hurtsickle, Bluebottle, Cyani
Spanish names:	Aciano, Flor Celeste
Italian names:	Fiordaliso

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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