Pinkie Cornflower is a charming heirloom variety of Centaurea cyanus, the classic cottage garden blue flower reimagined with delicate pink blooms. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall with a naturally compact 10-inch spread, it reaches full flowering glory in just 70 days from seed to bloom, lighting up gardens from spring through summer. This deer-resistant, drought-tolerant beauty thrives in full sun with moderate water, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking old-fashioned romance without constant fussing.
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Full Sun
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36in H x 10in W
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Pinkie Cornflower delivers soft pink petals on sturdy stems that flower reliably from March through August, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the season. The heirloom genetics mean you're growing a variety with genuine history, not a modern hybrid engineered in a lab. Its tolerance for poor soil and dry spells, combined with natural resistance to deer browsing, lets you tuck it into challenging spots where other flowers struggle. The 70-day timeline from seed to first blooms means you can sow in early spring and enjoy flowers by early summer.
Pinkie Cornflower is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for cutting and dried arrangements. The sturdy stems hold up well in vases, and the delicate pink blooms work beautifully in cottage garden borders and wildflower meadows.
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Starting indoors is not recommended for Pinkie Cornflower. Direct sowing yields stronger, more vigorous plants.
Sow Pinkie Cornflower outdoors in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before your last frost date. In zones 7 through 10, you can also sow in fall during October for early spring blooming. Sprinkle seeds directly into prepared soil and barely cover them.
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