Mr Fothergill’s Cornflower Polka Dot Seeds

Mr Fothergills Cornflower Polka Dot Seeds produce a charming mix of low-growing, nectar-rich flowers that attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while also supporting wild birds later in the season.

Key Features

• Compact cornflower mix with colourful, nectar-rich blooms
• Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and lacewings
• Seed heads provide food for wild birds in autumn
• Hardy annual that flowers in the same year as sowing
• Easy to grow from direct sowing
• Ideal for borders, wildlife gardens and natural planting

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Cornflower Polka Dot (Centaurea cyanus) is a delightful, low-growing mixture that combines classic cottage garden charm with excellent wildlife value. The bushy plants produce an abundance of colourful flowers throughout summer, creating a lively display that is especially attractive to pollinators. Later in the year, the seed heads are appreciated by birds, making this variety a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Easy to grow and adaptable, Cornflower Polka Dot thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, even in poorer or drier conditions, and can be sown directly where it is to flower.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills
• Product type: Flower seeds
• Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus (Compositae)
• Genus: Annuals / Bedding
• Plant class: Hardy annual
• Flower colour: Mixed
• Plant height: Approximately 45cm (18in)
• Habit: Bushy, medium
• Situation: Sun or partial shade
• Wildlife attraction: Bees and butterflies (RHS Plants for Pollinators)
• Seed quantity: 500 seeds
• Flowers / Harvest: July to September

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow directly outdoors from March to May for summer flowering
• Autumn sowings from August to October give earlier flowers the following year
• Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
• Suitable for dry, low-fertility or limy soils
• Leave seed heads in autumn to feed birds

Why Choose Cornflower Polka Dot Seeds?

Perfect for gardeners who want easy colour with strong wildlife benefits, Mr Fothergills Cornflower Polka Dot Seeds deliver reliable flowering, pollinator appeal and bird-friendly seed heads – ideal for borders, wildlife gardens and natural planting schemes.