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Discover a stunning collection of cornflower seeds at Kings Seeds, perfect for cottage gardens and rambling borders. With a range of varieties from tall to dwarf and in hues from blue to purple, fuschia, pink and white, cornflowers flourish in full sun with well-drained soil. Whether you're sowing for fresh arrangements, drying blooms, or attracting beneficial insects, Kings Seeds provides premium cornflower seeds and expert advice. Shop now to grow beautiful cornflowers and enhance your garden’s beauty.
Cornflower seeds can be sown from early spring to early autumn, generally from September to March. These hardy annuals prefer soil temperatures between 15℃ to 20℃ for germination and thrive in full sunlight. Maintain consistent moisture to support healthy germination and robust growth. Kings Seeds’ high-quality cornflower seeds make sowing and growing beautiful flowers easy. By choosing the right time to sow, gardeners can enjoy vibrant blooms that enhance outdoor spaces throughout the growing season.
Cornflower seeds are incredibly easy to grow, making them a favourite for gardeners of all skill levels. These hardy annuals thrive in full sun and require minimal maintenance once established. Seeds are best sown directly into the garden but can also be sown in trays for transplanting as young seedlings. For optimal results sow into fertile soil or seed raising mix and water consistently to support germination and healthy seedlings. With Kings Seeds’ expert advice and quality seeds, cultivating healthy plants and vibrant blooms is straightforward. Cornflowers add beauty to any garden while attracting beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
Cornflowers require light to germinate, so avoid covering seeds deeply after sowing. A thin layer of soil or gentle raking ensures seeds remain exposed to light while staying in contact with the soil. If growing in trays, ensure seedlings are transplanted to an area with full sun as they grow. By meeting their light requirements during germination and growth, gardeners can enjoy vibrant blooms that enhance borders, cut flower gardens and even as a wildflower in fields.
Cornflowers typically take 60–90 days to grow from seed to bloom, depending on planting conditions and the specific variety. These hardy annuals generally germinate within 7–14 days when sown in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Once established, plants grow quickly, producing vibrant flowers that attract pollinators and enhance the garden's beauty. Kings Seeds’ cornflower varieties offer excellent growth rates and stunning blooms, making them a reliable choice for gardeners.
Amaranthus Love Lies Bleeding
Popular for floral work, the cascading red tassels are a striking addition to large bou
Beetroot Bulls Blood
An American heirloom that produces beautiful vibrant red, globe-shaped roots. A versati
Borage
Borage is grown mostly for its bright blue edible flower and is an excellent bee plant
Briza Quaking Grass
Ornamental grass with graceful paper lantern-like flower heads that are white, tinged w
Buckwheat Pink
Pink buckwheat, known for its striking flowers and nutritious seeds, serves not only as
Cabbage Chinese Mini Gold F1
Fast growing, mini Kimchi cabbage with a golden yellow interior and a sweet, crunchy fl
Cabbage Verona Purple Savoy
Popular European savoy cabbage with a purple blush to its leaves that's enhanced with c
Calendula Nova
Considered among gardeners as one of the easiest and most versatile flowers to grow in
Carrot Nagai
Super long heirloom carrot from Japan, can grow to over 60cm yet still be sweet and cri
Cauliflower Giant of Naples
Impressive cauliflower for gardeners with space. With a curd size of 1.6 to 1.8kg, the
Chilli Habanero Yellow
Breathtakingly hot chilli with a Scoville rating of 100,000-350,000. Sturdy one-metre t
Cleome Mix
Also known as spider flowers, featuring scented, spidery blooms atop sturdy stems, addi
Coriander Picante
A very popular herb for culinary use, all parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh
Corn Salad Verte de Cambrai
Also known as lambs lettuce or mache, it deserves wider recognition as an ideal substit
Cress American Upland
A peppery herb very similar to watercress but much easier to grow. The plant yields dar
Cucumber Crystal Apple
Apple-size cucumber with sweet taste and crisp juicy flesh that can be eaten thin skin
Cucumber Homemade Pickles
Bred for pickling, these medium-green cucumbers have crisp flesh and excellent flavour.
Echium Blue Bedder
This fabulous bee plant can play a vital role in your garden ecosystem by attracting po
Eggplant Florence Round Purple
A beautiful and unusual eggplant with oblong to round fruits in shades of rich lavender
Gypsophila Virgo
Delicate stems and myriads of white, double blossoms add a delightful airy grace to any
Helichrysum Swiss Giants
A classic mix of double-flowered, everlasting flowers in the full colour range. Harvest
Hollyhock Summer Carnival Mix
A mix of frilly, brightly coloured flowers in shades of pink, crimson, violet, yellow a
Kale Noble
Known for its remarkable resilience and fast growth, a gentle frost not only enhances i
Larkspur Summer Sun Double Mix
Vibrant, mixed colours on towering stems. An easy-to-grow cut flower, fantastic both fr
Leek Lungo della Riviera
Tall and slender gourmet Mediterranean leek that's great for tasty and tender baby leek
Lettuce Little Caesar
A dark-green, mini cos that is grown for cos hearts or small leaves for making salads.
Lettuce Tom Thumb
An English Heirloom that combines taste and space-saving. Ideal for small gardens and c
Lupin Russell Mix
Magnificent in the border garden or naturalised in a cottage garden setting. The flower
Marigold Starfire Mix
A cheerful mix of miniature-flowered marigolds in variations of red, orange and gold. G
Marigold Sugar & Spice
Attractive mix which includes white, yellow, gold and orange flowers. Gorgeous double-p
Melon Topaz F1
Sweet and juicy, yellow Canary melon with firm orange flesh. When ripe, the skin colour
Mizuna Red Kingdom F1
Finely serrated mustard with dark purple leaves and dark veins at babyleaf size (21 day
Mustard Gai Choy
Possibly the most common mustard greens used in Chinese cuisine, served as a side dish
Nigella Love in a Mist
Mixed colours, star-shaped blooms surrounded by delicate fern-like foliage, referred to
Onion Yellow Sweet Spanish
A large golden-brown skinned onion with a mild, sweet flavour. Produces uniform globe-s
Organic Basil Red Opal
A beautiful ornamental, as well as culinary Basil which has a very sweet anise-like fra
Organic Basil Sweet Genovese
A staple herb for home gardeners and our most popular basil for a reason - reliable, ar
Organic Bean Runner Cobra
High quality dark green stringless runner bean with 20cm long round pods that are crisp
Organic Beet Erbette
Selection of perpetual spinach, with a thinner stem and light-green leaf. An excellent
Organic Broccoli Raab Spring Rapini
Italian specialty, no central head but many tasty leaves and side shoots with green flo
Organic Broccoli Waltham
Waltham broccoli is a long-standing heirloom variety, with origins da
Organic Cucumber Marketmore
Slicing cucumber with crisp, cylindrical fruit averaging 15cm. Suitable for growing up
Organic Lettuce Parris Island Cos
A must to grow for Caesar salad fans since 1865. The upright plant has a tight 20-25cm
Organic Mallow Mauritiana
This Mallow is a tall plant resembling its distant cousin the Hollyhock and has triangu
Organic Rocket
Equally good on its own or in a salad, rocket has a distinctive slightly bitter and pep
Parsley Gigante Italian
Widely cultivated, flat-leaf parsley such as this is often preferred by chefs and cooks
Pea Greenfeast
Well known and very popular dwarf green pea for the home gardener. Growing to waist hei
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