Light Rose Agrostemma is a charming heirloom flower that brings romantic pale rose blooms to the summer garden. This cultivar of Agrostemma githago reaches a tidy 30 inches tall, making it a graceful addition to borders and cutting gardens. From seed to first bloom in just 84 days, you'll have bouquets of delicate flowers by midsummer, with blossoms appearing throughout June, July, and August. Bees and other pollinators are drawn to these flowers, making it as valuable to your garden's ecosystem as it is to your vase.
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30in H x 12in W
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Pale rose petals with a delicate, almost ethereal quality distinguish this heirloom variety from deeper-toned agrostemmas. Direct sown in early spring, seeds germinate quickly in 7 to 21 days, and the plants need virtually no fertilizer to thrive, asking only for moderate water and full sun. Its compact 30-inch height and narrow 12-inch spread make it surprisingly well-suited to tight garden spaces, while its long blooming season ensures flowers from early to late summer.
Light Rose Agrostemma is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for cutting and garden display. The long, slender stems and delicate blooms are excellent for fresh bouquets, bringing a romantic, cottage-garden charm to indoor arrangements. In the garden itself, the flowers attract pollinators and add height and color to mixed borders and wildflower plantings.
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Direct sow seeds in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In warmer climates (zones 8 and above), you can also sow in fall or winter for earlier spring blooms. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface or cover with just 1/8 inch of soil, as they benefit from light exposure.
Harvest flowers for cutting once they have fully opened and petals are fully extended. Cut stems in the early morning when they're most turgid and hydrated, using clean sharp scissors. Cut above a leaf node to encourage the plant to branch and produce additional flowers throughout the season.
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“Agrostemma githago, commonly known as corn cockle, has a rich agricultural heritage stretching back centuries. Once a familiar sight in grain fields across Europe, this wildflower was so prevalent it became intertwined with farming traditions and folk culture. As a heirloom variety, Light Rose Agrostemma represents the preservation of this historic plant, allowing modern gardeners to grow the same flower that graced cottage gardens and wild meadows for generations.”