Cornflower Midget Mix Seeds

A cheerful compact mix that fills the garden with bright cottage garden flowers loved by bees and butterflies.  

 

Cornflower Midget Mix is a charming compact blend that produces a lively display of bright cottage garden flowers in shades of blue, pink, white and red. The plants form neat rounded mounds that burst into colour throughout the summer, creating a soft natural look that suits both borders and containers.

 

This dwarf selection from the Johnsons Seed Range is bred for tidy growth and generous flowering, making it ideal for smaller gardens or for adding colour to patio pots. The blooms are classic cornflower shapes with delicate petals and a cheerful wildflower character that brings movement and life to any planting scheme.

 

The plants attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators, making them a valuable addition to wildlife friendly gardens. Their compact habit ensures they stay upright without support, even in breezy conditions, while the flowers last well when cut for small arrangements.

 

Cornflower Midget Mix thrives in full sun and well drained soil, performing reliably in beds, borders, cottage gardens and naturalistic plantings. With its bright colours and easy nature, it is a delightful choice for gardeners who want a long lasting summer display.

 

Seed Qty Approx 150

 

Sow March to May outdoors or March to April indoors

Germination 7 to 21 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 25 to 40 cm tall, 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering June to September

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in prepared soil outdoors or in trays of moist free draining compost indoors. Cover lightly with a fine layer of soil and keep evenly moist until seedlings appear. Thin or transplant young plants to allow space for strong growth. Harden off indoor raised seedlings before planting outside after the last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water during dry spells and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. The compact habit means the plants rarely need support. Allow a few flowers to set seed if you want the plants to self sow naturally for future displays. Cornflowers thrive in sunny open positions with good drainage.

 

Uses and Benefits

Compact plants ideal for borders and containers

Bright mix of blue, pink, white and red flowers

Excellent pollinator plant for bees and butterflies

Long flowering season with easy reliable growth

Perfect for cottage gardens and naturalistic plantings

 

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