Cornflower 'Blue Midget'

Centaurea cyanus

How to grow Cornflower 'Blue Midget'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Blue Midget 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 Blue Midget about 7 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Blue Midget

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

Harvesting Blue Midget