Agrostemma githago

Our beautiful 'Blushed' corncockle mixed with 'Ocean Pearl'. Flowers bloom in shades of soft pink that fade to blush while other flowers bloom pure white. Plants are short-lived and benefit from a succession planting.

Please note: All parts of this flowering plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Use caution around children and pets.

Details:
Plant type: hardy annual
Site: full sun
Planting depth: ¼ inch
Plant spacing: 9 in
Germination rate: 95%
Seeds per packet: 50
Seed origin: Ontario, Canada

How to grow
Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date. Place in a warm area to germinate. Plant outdoors once chances of frost have passed. Seeds can also be direct sowed in the garden. Corncockle can tolerate some cool weather. Corncockle is short-lived and benefits from a succession planting.

How to harvest
Harvest when 1 to 2 flowers are open on the stem and other buds are just cracking.