Total Number of seeds: 100
Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Cornflower Blue Flower Seeds! Known for their vivid blue blooms and easy-growing nature, Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) are a gardener’s favorite for both aesthetics and pollinator attraction. These hardy annuals thrive in Indian winters, offering continuous blooms with minimal care. The vibrant blue color adds contrast to flower beds, borders, and cottage gardens, making them ideal for cut flower arrangements too.
Cornflower Blue is an old-world favorite that brings both beauty and benefits to any space. Whether you're a beginner or an expert gardener, you’ll enjoy how quickly they sprout and how little care they demand. Their upright growth and finely fringed petals make them a charming addition to garden spaces, balconies, and pots.
Type of Seed: Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, Heirloom
Germination Time: 7–10 days
Hours of Sunlight Needed: 5–6 hours daily (full sun)
Where to Grow: Flower beds, pots, containers, and borders
Growing Season: Winter
Seed Sowing Depth: 1 cm deep
Ideal Climate: Cool to moderate climates (15–25°C)
Bloom/Plant Height: 40–60 cm
Organic Fertilizer Requirements: Minimal – compost once a month
Life Span: Annual
Ideal Growing Temperature: 15°C to 25°C
Blooming/Harvesting Time: 60–75 days after sowing
Maintenance Requirements: Low
Watering Frequency: Twice a week or when the topsoil feels dry
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 9–12 inch wide grow bag or medium pot
Cornflower Blue thrives in the cooler Indian winter season. Ideal sowing time is between October and February. In southern regions with mild winters, they may even bloom till early summer. Their quick growth and long blooming cycle make them a must-have for seasonal color.
Use a 9–12 inch pot with well-draining soil. Mix in compost or cow dung for nutrients. Sow seeds directly, cover lightly with soil, and place the pot in a sunny spot. Water gently. Thin out seedlings after germination to allow space for each plant to grow strong and tall.
Preparation: Choose a sunny spot and prepare loose, well-draining soil
Sowing: Sow seeds 1 cm deep directly into soil or pots
Watering: Water lightly after sowing and keep soil moist
Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–10 days
Transplanting: Not necessary, but can thin seedlings if overcrowded
Sunlight: Full sun promotes more flowers and stronger stems
Soil: Use rich, well-drained garden soil with organic compost
Fertilization: Add organic fertilizer once every 3 weeks
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms
Support and Spacing: Space 20–25 cm apart to prevent crowding
Pest Control: Rarely affected, but use neem spray if needed
Disease Prevention: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Mulching: Optional – helps retain soil moisture
Harvesting: Pick fresh blooms for bouquets or dry for arrangements
1. Use Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers When Flowering Starts
When your flowers start to bloom, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Super Meal Organic Manure. These options help your plants produce bigger and brighter blooms.
2. Choose Organic Fertilizers
Opt for organic fertilizers such as Vermicompost Fertilizer or Cow Dung Manure Fertilizer to naturally boost plant health and improve soil quality.
3. Fertilize at Regular Intervals
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days using products like Neem Cake to ensure your flowers get a steady supply of nutrients.
Cornflower Blue Seeds produce dazzling, deep-blue flowers that are rare in natural gardens. The long-stemmed blooms make excellent cut flowers, ideal for decorating vases or garlands. They're also known to attract bees and butterflies, promoting pollination in nearby vegetables or fruits.
Ideal for cut flowers and dry flower arrangements
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Adds vibrant blue contrast in mixed flower beds
Grows well in both pots and open ground
Low maintenance, beginner-friendly flowering plant
Avoid planting in areas with heavy waterlogging
Thin seedlings after sprouting to prevent overcrowding
Do not fertilize excessively – may reduce flower count
Keep away from heavy rainfall or prolonged frost
Problem: Yellowing leaves
Solution: Improve drainage and avoid overwatering
Problem: No flowering
Solution: Ensure full sunlight and do not over-fertilize
Problem: Aphids on buds
Solution: Use neem oil spray once every 2 weeks
Local Names: Neel Pushp, Nilkamal, Kankambara, Blue Phool, Shankhpushpi, Neela Phool, Corn Flower, Neelapatra, and Nil Moti.
Q: Can I grow Cornflower Blue in pots?
Yes, they grow beautifully in 9–12 inch pots or containers.
Q: How long does it take to flower?
Around 60–75 days from sowing, depending on temperature and care.
Q: Is it suitable for hot regions?
Cornflower prefers cool weather but can tolerate mild warmth in early growth.
Q: How often should I water?
Twice a week or whenever the topsoil dries out
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Meera
Terrace pot mein sow kiya—germination ~90%, compost‑soil mix se blue blooms ne terrace ko elegant look diya!
Tanya
Flower shape aur blue tone dono zabardast hain! Germination ~89%, terrace pe sab bole ‘wow!’
Karan
Germination thoda slow tha (~12 days), lekin blooms deep blue hue mein aaye. Compost helpful raha—4★ overall.
Sachin
Flowering phase mein pollinators roz visit kar rahe—soil-water-compost combo top‑notch!
Priya
Soil moisture + compost perfect tha—plants healthy rahe aur flowering continuous rahi 6 weeks tak!
Ravi
Germination ~87%, watering + sunlight balanced—plants strong & blooms long‑lasting. Soil drainage acchi thi.
Deepak
Pot planting se blooms slender aur unique bane. Compost mix essential for vivid colour!
Anita
Cut flower vase mein stylish lagenge—fresh 5 days tak rahe the! Easy to grow bhi hain.
Rohan
Grow bag mein boya, flowering within 5 weeks. Bees aur butterflies bhi attract huye!
Neha
Sunlight direct mila toh color aur crisp hua. Watering balanced—garden classy dikhta hai!