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Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Electric-blue thistles — direct sow into pots and they self-seed.
Full sun
Low
Average
Very easy
Yes
Petals
Annual
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Larkspur
Both tall flowers attract pollinators while their different heights maximize garden space efficiently.
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Ammi majus
Both attract pollinators and beneficial insects; Ammi's fine texture provides airy contrast to Cornflower's substantial blooms.
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Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist)
Cornflower and nigella create dense flowering coverage attracting diverse pollinators and parasitoid wasps.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
The best plants come from a real nursery, and the best trowel comes from the old-fashioned ironmonger down the road — people who know their stock and can advise. Try local first, both for the plant and the kit. It keeps small growers and small hardware shops alive.
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