Cornflower 'Red Boy'

Centaurea cyanus

How to grow Cornflower 'Red Boy'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red Boy is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Red Boy from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Boy about 7 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Boy

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Red Boy is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Red Boy