{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-cornflower-blue-ball-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergill's Cornflower Blue Ball Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Cornflower Blue Ball Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce masses of vivid, true-blue double flowers on long stems, bringing classic cottage garden charm, excellent cut flowers and strong pollinator appeal to summer borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eDeep blue, fully double flowers with outstanding colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eLong-stemmed variety ideal for cutting and drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eHardy annual that flowers quickly from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eHighly attractive to bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eTraditional cottage garden favourite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eEasy to grow from direct sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Cornflower Blue Ball (\u003cem data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking double-flowered variety renowned for its intense blue colour and prolific blooming. Once widely grown commercially in East Anglia for cut flowers, this dependable hardy annual produces strong stems topped with richly coloured blooms that look superb in borders and cottage-style gardens. Flowering in as little as 10–12 weeks from sowing, Blue Ball cornflowers are easy to grow and reward gardeners with a long season of colour. The nectar-rich flowers support pollinators, while the blooms are equally well suited to fresh or dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eBrand: Mr Fothergill’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eProduct type: Flower seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e (Compositae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eGenus: Annuals \/ Bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003ePlant class: Hardy annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eFlower colour: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003ePlant height: Approximately 75cm (30in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eHabit: Bushy, medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eSituation: Sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eSuitable for: Borders and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eWildlife attraction: Bees and butterflies (RHS Plants for Pollinators)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eSeed quantity: 250 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eFlowers \/ Harvest: July to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eSow directly outdoors from March to May for summer flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eAutumn sowings from August to October give earlier blooms the following year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eGrow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eThrives even in dry, low-fertility or chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eDeadhead regularly to extend the flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eWhy Choose Cornflower Blue Ball Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2289\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePerfect for gardeners who want bold colour, pollinator-friendly planting and excellent cut flowers, Mr Fothergill’s Cornflower Blue Ball Seeds deliver classic beauty, easy growing and reliable summer performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57074113610112,"sku":"30231419","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-cornflower-blue-ball-seeds.jpg?v=1768409136","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-cornflower-blue-ball-seeds","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}