Fall is the perfect time to start sowing the seeds of our favorite flowers for the next season. But there’s one hidden gem that you should know about! Drum roll, please. Today, we’re going to talk about a must-have blossom for spring – cornflowers!
As a flower enthusiast, I was always drawn to the beauty of cornflowers! That’s why I tried to grow them last season. I was amazed at how easy these lovely flowers are to plant and take care of!
After seeing how they perfectly fit my garden in the spring, I decided that I’m going to plant them every year. Now, I can’t imagine walking outside on a beautiful sunny day without being welcomed by my cornflowers!
Now I will share the amazing planting technique that helped me a lot. But before we start, let’s see the best time to start sowing the seeds!
This Is The Perfect Month To Start Sowing Seeds
Luckily, you haven’t missed the planting time! The seeds should be sown at the end of September. Let’s see the best way to do it!
First, you’ll need to choose a sunny location. Cornflowers love the sun! That’s why they will need at least six hours of direct sunlight. Now we can move on to preparing the soil. You’ll need to keep the area where you’re planting the cornflowers free from weeds.
Sow seeds directly in the soil 1/8 inch deep, and space them twelve inches apart. This will give them enough space without being too crowded while growing! Cover newly planted seeds with a light layer of soil and water them.
With that, the planting part is finished. You’ll be able to get all the work done within an hour! But there are still a few steps you need to complete before they start blooming.
Caring Tips For Cornflowers You Need To Know
If you take good care of cornflowers, you’ll be welcomed in spring with the most beautiful blue petals! Before that, there are a few steps in growing them that you should keep an eye on!
- Be careful with watering. You should keep the soil moist when you plant them, but in the winter, reduce it a little bit. When spring comes, you should water them once a week.
- Apply fertilizer. Start fertilizing in early spring and continue throughout the summer. The best fertilizers are those rich in phosphorus, which will boost your flowers’ growth!
- Use mulch. This is one of the most important parts of growing cornflowers, especially in winter if temperatures become extremely cold. That’s why you’ll need to put a layer of mulch to prevent the soil from freezing and keep your plants safe.
- Beware of pests. There are a few pests that will appear on your flowers, such as aphids and mealybugs.
Avoid using pesticides and strong chemicals to remove them, as they can be harmful to cornflowers. My advice is to use a garden hose and drive them away with bursts of water!
Decorate Your Home With Lovely Shades Of Blue
You’ll be amazed once you see how beautifully they thrive in your garden! Besides enjoying the view in your yard, try decorating your home with cornflowers. That’s right! When they fully bloom, pick a few of them, fill your vase with water, and place your adorable flowers in it!
My house is usually full of containers and vases with different kinds of plants, but these have become my favorite! You can put them on your kitchen counter or in the living room. They will definitely refresh the space in the most beautiful way!
Now you are ready to make your garden stand out for the next season! Thanks to these simple tricks, planting and growing your cornflowers will be a piece of cake for you!
Once you see how their blue shades fit perfectly with the spring look of your yard, you’ll want to plant them every single year.
Do you know the best part of growing them? Your garden will be filled with pollinators all season long! Bees, butterflies, and birds seem to adore these plants.
That’s why you should start planting them before September ends! Buy plenty of seeds and enjoy your stunning landscape next spring!
Good luck!