Pink Cornflower 'Pink Ball' (Centaurea cyanus) seeds
- Delicate wildflower in romantic pink – pollinator-friendly, easy to grow and charming in the vase.
- Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.39
Description
A Classic Reimagined – Cornflower in a Soft Rose Hue
The Cornflower 'Pink Ball' (Centaurea cyanus) is a charming cultivar of the classic field flower that once graced Europe's cereal fields. Rather than the familiar vivid blue, this variety blooms in a delicate shade of pink, adding a romantic and whimsical touch to borders, wildlife gardens, or cut flower arrangements.
Its rounded, full flower heads sit atop tall, sturdy stems and look especially elegant when paired with white, violet, or silver-foliaged plants. The edible flowers also offer a touch of delight in the kitchen – as a topping for salads, chocolates, or summery desserts.
Like all cornflowers, 'Pink Ball' is a bee-friendly summer flower that reliably attracts a wide range of pollinators. With a long flowering season from June into early autumn, it enhances cottage gardens, flowering strips, or naturalistic plantings – bringing lightness and gentle colour to any border.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Summer flower, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Dye plant, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant, Vegetable |
| Lifecycle | Annual or biennial |
| Species | Asteraceae |
| Region of origin | Eastern Europe, Mediterranean Region, Southern Europe |
| Characteristics | Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 30-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Rosa |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, May |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, August, March, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Dry, Fresh, Humus-rich, Low nutrient levels, Poor, Sandy |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Shade |
| Water requirement | Low |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Centaurea cyanus
- Plant type: Annual summer flower, nostalgic wild form
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors from April or in autumn for earlier flowering
- Sowing depth: Light-dependent germinator – do not cover seeds with soil, simply press down
- Position: Sunny to partially shaded; well-drained, preferably poor soil
- Care: Very low maintenance, drought-tolerant, do not fertilise
- Flowering period: June to September
The cornflower 'Pink Ball' combines classic wildflower charm with modern elegance – ideal for flower beds, wildlife gardens, and lovers of soft pastel tones.
Other names
Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
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