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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 Sow March May or September October Flowering August September or May July Approximate quantity 5500 seeds.
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