Cornflower 'Polka Dot'

Centaurea cyanus

How to grow Cornflower 'Polka Dot'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Polka Dot is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips.

Growing Polka Dot from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep.

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

Transplanting Polka Dot

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

Harvesting Polka Dot