Description
The Corncockle is an attractive wildflower meadow or cottage garden plant with large, pale purple-pink flowers that grow on single stalks in the summer.
It is fast growing and the tall graceful stems are ideal for cutting and last well in a vase. They can survive in poor soil with the minimum of attention and the flowers attract many insect pollinators including bees and butterflies.
| When to Sow | March to May and August to October. |
| Where to Sow | Sow direct outdoors in flowering position in a well prepared, weed free bed. |
| Water the area prior to sowing. | |
| How to Sow | Sow by hand, distributing the seeds evenly over the area. |
| If you want a more orderly display, sow seeds in rows of straight lines or, curves for a more natural effect. | |
| For a continuous display, make sowings at two to three-week intervals. | |
| What to do Next | Water well until established |
| Do not over fertilise because this will lead to excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers. | |
| Flowering period | June to September |
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