Corn Cockle Dawn Creek Blush
Agrostemma githago
Description
Seed for this treasured variety came from our friend Kori at Dawn Creek Farm. Plants have long, slender gray stems that carry delicate flowers that look like little ballerinas twirling in the air. Buds start out a soft baby pink and as flowers open they slowly fade to blush, and eventually white, as they age. The delicate blooms flutter in the breeze and they are a must-grow for wedding work.
Please note: All parts of corn cockle are poisonous, including the seeds. Use caution around children and pets.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when 1 or 2 flowers on a stem are open. Immediately after harvest, dip the bottom few inches of the stems in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds, or use Quick Dip, then place into cool water. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
Details
Description
Seed for this treasured variety came from our friend Kori at Dawn Creek Farm. Plants have long, slender gray stems that carry delicate flowers that look like little ballerinas twirling in the air. Buds start out a soft baby pink and as flowers open they slowly fade to blush, and eventually white, as they age. The delicate blooms flutter in the breeze and they are a must-grow for wedding work.
Please note: All parts of corn cockle are poisonous, including the seeds. Use caution around children and pets.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when 1 or 2 flowers on a stem are open. Immediately after harvest, dip the bottom few inches of the stems in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds, or use Quick Dip, then place into cool water. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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