Cornfield Seed Collection | Large 2 Gram Packet

A collection of native wildflowers. Position: full sun Soil: poor, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy These summer-flowering wildflowers can be used in the border as an alternative to seasonal bedding, adding colour as well as helping to sustain the ecosystem. One packet contains 2 grams of seed, which will cover approximately 2 square metres. The collection contains: charlock – Synapses alba cornflower – Centaurea cyanus corn Chamomile – Anthemis arvensis corn Marigold – Chrysanthemum segetum field forget-me-not – Myosotis arvensis field poppy – Papaver rhoeas white campion – Silene latifolia Garden care: Rake the soil well to form a fine tilth and then sow seeds, scattering them evenly before raking them in and firming down. Keep them well watered initially and remove any weeds if they appear. Wildflowers prefer poor soils so avoid using fertilisers. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, and in autumn, after the plants have spread their seed, cut them down to the ground before adding to the compost bin. Sow: March – May or September – October Flowering: August – September or May – July