Chrysanthemum 'Mei-Kyo'
£5.50An old, reliable variety. Masses of pink pom poms on strong stems in autumn. Forms an upright, tidy... [full details]
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Proceed To CheckoutOur beautiful native Cornflower which traditionally grew in meadows and verges across the country but is now sadly fairly rare due to modern farming methods and land use. This was ranked very highly, in terms of nectar production (showing particular value in the role of nectar-provider for insects), in a UK survey of meadow species' production of nectar sugar and pollen.
Easy to grow in the garden. Cornflowers enjoy a well-drained soil in full sun.
Flowers in summer and early autumn. Makes an excellent cut flower. Loved by bees and other pollinators.
Grow in a wildflower meadow or wildlife area or in a bed or border. Leave the seed heads of this annual on over winter to provide food for birds and ensure plants in situ next year.
Height and Spread: 75cm x 45cm.
Common names: Cornflower; Batchelor's Buttons.
Photo: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons