Product Name: Agrostemma githago Seeds (Corncockle Seeds) Short Introduction: Agrostemma githago, commonly called corncockle, is an elegant hardy annual wildflower. It bears large satiny pink-purple blooms on slender upright stems, ideal for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens and cut flower beds. Alt: Agrostemma githago seeds, corncockle hardy annual wildflower with pink purple satiny blooms, for wildflower meadow, cottage garden and cut flower planting
Detailed Description:
These premium Agrostemma githago seeds are strictly cleaned and screened to filter out shrunken, broken and immature grains.
Corncockle is an upright annual wildflower with thin hairy stems and narrow grey-green paired leaves. Large five-petalled flowers unfurl from late spring through summer; each bloom features soft satiny magenta-pink petals marked with fine darker veining. Agrostemma githago develops a deep taproot, so it performs best when direct-sown rather than transplanted. Important note: all plant parts are toxic if ingested, keep away from children and pets. It readily self-seeds in suitable sunny locations and attracts native bees.
Product Advantages Corncockle adds graceful vertical height to wildflower mixes and cutting gardens. It tolerates poor, low-nutrient soil and moderate drought once established. The long-stemmed blooms are excellent for fresh cut bouquets. Pair it with wildflower meadow seeds and cottage garden annual seeds to create natural informal flower landscapes.
Growing Method Step 1: Choose a full sun location with loose, well-drained sandy or ordinary garden soil. Avoid rich, heavily fertilized soil. Step 2: Direct sow seeds in early spring or autumn. Sow seeds about 0.5–1cm deep into raked soil. Step 3: Keep soil lightly moist during germination, maintain temperature 15–20℃. Step 4: After seedlings sprout, thin gradually, leave 25–30cm spacing between mature plants. Step 5: Water only during prolonged dry spells. Do not apply heavy fertilizer, which causes weak floppy stems. Step 6: No heavy pruning needed. Remove spent blooms if you want to limit self-seeding. Step 7: Collect seed heads at the end of the season if you wish to save seeds for next year.
Suitable Climate Agrostemma githago prefers cool sunny temperate weather, optimal growing temperature 12℃ to 22℃. It tolerates light frost. Extended hot and humid weather may shorten its blooming period.
Applications Perfect for wildflower meadow mixes, cottage garden borders, naturalized roadside plantings and cut flower gardens. Its tall airy stems blend beautifully with other native annual wildflowers.
FAQ Q: How long for Agrostemma githago seeds to germinate? A: Under cool moist soil, seeds germinate within 10–20 days.
Q: Is corncockle poisonous? A: Yes, all parts are toxic if eaten. Do not plant near edible vegetable beds, keep away from kids and livestock.
Q: Can I transplant corncockle seedlings? A: Not recommended. It has a taproot and suffers badly from root disturbance; direct sowing is preferred.
Q: Will corncockle self-sow? A: Yes, it will self-seed freely in sunny, well-drained sites for recurring blooms year after year.
