Cut flower

Cornflower

Electric-blue thistles — direct sow into pots and they self-seed.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Petals

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

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Thompson & Morgan

Offers heritage and modern cornflower varieties suited to UK growing conditions with detailed sowing guidance.

Crocus

Stocks appropriately sized pots for cornflower seedlings and mature plants in London's temperate climate.

Amazon UK

Provides reliable access to hand tools for direct sowing cornflower seeds into London garden beds.