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Agrostemma githago - Corn-cockle Seeds

Agrostemma githago - Corn-cockle Seeds

   
   
Commonly known as corn cockle, and a beneficial plant attractive to bees. Once considered a common weed in the wild, but now rarely found, it is becoming increasingly sought after for use in the garden, with its ornamental flowers, which bloom pink with white eyes.
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Common Name: Corn-cockle
Plant Type: Hardy Annual
Height: 90cm
Spread: 30cm
Growing Info:
Best sown in-situ March-May, or Sep-Oct, 12mm deep into prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Keep soil well-watered, and as seedlings appear, thin out weaker ones until stronger seedlings are 30cm apart. Do not grow near livestock meadows.
Aftercare:
Deadhead regularly to keep flowers coming through summer. Pull up and compost plants in autumn. Some may self-seed.
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Avg. Seeds/Pack: 50

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