Witching Hour is a striking variety of the cornflower ( Centaurea cyanus ), with deep dark purple, almost black petals. This enchanting flower adds a dramatic and elegant effect to the garden and forms a beautiful contrast with lighter flowers in borders or cutting gardens. The flowers are not only a feast for the eyes, but also perfect for adding to bouquets, where they give a mystical and atmospheric look.

At 80-90cm tall, the Witching Hour is a slender, tall plant that thrives in full sun. Bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects love this flower, making it not only a beautiful addition to your garden but also an important contributor to biodiversity. The Witching Hour blooms profusely from early summer to autumn and is also easy to grow.

Sowing instructions:

Cornflowers are easy to sow, both directly in the garden and in pots indoors. You can sow the seeds outdoors from April, provided there is no longer any risk of frost. Indoors, you can start as early as March. Make sure the soil remains slightly moist, but avoid getting it too wet. The first seedlings usually emerge after 7 to 14 days. Give the plants about 30 cm of space so that they can grow well.

Features:

• Name : Centaurea cyanus (cornflower) - Witching Hour
• Contents : 1 gram / approx. 200 seeds
• Colour : Dark purple to almost black
• Height : 80-90 cm
• Germinator type: Light germinator
• Pre-sowing: February to March
• Sowing outdoors: March to April
• Location : Sun, partial shade
• Planting distance: 20 cm