Days To Germination: 5-10 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 60F-70F
Planting Depth: 1/8 to ¼ inch
Spacing, Seed: 3-6 inch
Spacing, Plant: 10 to 12 inches
Plant Height: 16 inches
Light:  Full Sun/Partial Shade

SOWING: Seeds can be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost. Or direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 1/8 to ¼ inch, well pressed as darkness aids in germination. Tolerates a variety of soil types.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 10 to 12 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.

GERMINATION: 5-10 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

SUGGESTIONS: For earliest bloom, start in a sunny window 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. May be direct-seeded outside. Keep plants moderately moist. Thrives in ordinary garden soil.

CORNFLOWER
POLKA DOT
Centaurea cyanus


Annual (One season plant). Double flowers in a full range of colors. Brilliant 1-2 inch blooms in shades of blue, pink, white and red. These bushy plants are covered with blossoms all season. The contrasting stamens give a polka- dot effect on these compact plants. Easy to grow. Thrives in poor soil. Drought tolerant.

• Plant Height: 16 inches
• Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial shade
• Bloom Period: Spring to Summer