Blue has always been a popular colour to add to your garden, but for many years there has been very few options to add blue blooms to summer hanging baskets. That’s all changed thanks to the introduction of this fantastic cornflower variety. With its relaxed habit that encourages outward growth and not upward growth, this is the perfect variety for baskets, containers and even path/border edging. You are sure to enjoy the cobalt-blue blooms that will attract the admiration of all who see them. Sow cornflower seeds outdoors where they are to grow from March to April. Choose a position in full sun on well-drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 3mm (1/8") in drills spaced 30cm (12") apart. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 14-21days. When cornflower seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 15cm (6") apart. Alternatively, grow cornflowers indoors from August to September for ea