Cornflower ‘Red Ball’ (Centaurea cyanus)

A deep pink almost red strain of this popular cut flower. Sow seeds from mid-autumn until early spring. When to sow: mid-autumn until early springWhere to sow: Direct sowDepth to sow: 3 to 5mmAspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil.Spacing: Between plants: 30 to 40cm; Between rows 60cm Directions:  An easily grown annual best planted by thinly sprinkling the seed in the open garden during late summer and autumn or plant a drill and thin seedlings to 30cm apart.