Corncockle Wildflower Seed

Corncockle Wildflower Seed is one of the prettiest wild annuals and can stand comparison with many cultivated plants that give a quick and vivid display of colour; its bright effect is not achieved at the expense of grace. It is best used, grown fairly close together so that plants give one another support, as a patch in a border, or in wilder parts of the garden.

Latin Name

• Agrostemma githagp

Life Cycle

• Hardy-Ann

Flowering Time

• June to August

Corncockle Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 100cm

Corncockle Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 13.5kg/Acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.