Cornflower ‘Red Ball’ Seeds (Centaurea cyanus) – 500 Seeds

Bring bold color to your garden with Cornflower ‘Red Ball’ (Centaurea cyanus). This annual produces striking, deep red, pom-pom-like blooms that add a dramatic touch to borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s perfect for gardeners seeking vibrant color and pollinator-friendly planting.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Striking deep red, pom-pom-like blooms

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Bold, eye-catching color for garden displays

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Meadow-style plantings and naturalized areas

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn directly outdoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in drifts or clusters to maximize visual impact and create a bold color display.