Cornfield Seed collection
cornfield collection
- Position: full sun
- Soil: poor, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flower colour: blue, violet, yellow and red
- Other features: includes: Agrostemma githago (corncockle), Centaurea cyanus (cornflower), Chrysanthemum segetum (corn marigold), Papaver rhoeas (field poppy), Papaver dubium (long headed poppy); all parts of the corncockle and poppies are poisonous if ingested; highly attractive to beneficial pollinating insects
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A collection of five different species of native wildflower once a common sight in cornfields. This summer-flowering mixture is ideal for providing a splash of colour in sunny areas of the garden with poor, well-drained soil. By purchasing Landlife seeds you are helping to protect existing wildflower areas and develop potential new sites where wildflowers may grow.
One packet of seeds will cover approximately 2 square metres. - Garden care: When sowing seeds do not use a fertiliser since wildflowers prefer poor soils. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In autumn cut the faded flowerheads down to the ground and compost the dead stems
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
purple moor grass
Tall and see-through
£9.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
switch grass
Striking red foliage
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Aquilegia vulgaris
columbine
Looks good in most settings
£2.99
approx 100 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Agrostemma githago
corn cockle
A rare magenta flower
£2.49
approx 90 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Knautia arvensis
field scabious
A great nectar source for butterflies
£2.49
approx 40 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
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