Corn Cockle ‘Ocean Pearls’
Agrostemma githago
Description
The long, delicate stems of this variety remind us of a tiny ballerina in a wind-up music box. Pointed, tightly swirled buds unfurl to reveal ethereal, feather-light blooms. Clean white flowers turn slightly downward with tiny tan freckles. Plants are very easy to grow and produce tons of flowers that dance in the slightest breeze.
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 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Height: 36 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. They can also be direct-seeded.
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
The long, delicate stems of this variety remind us of a tiny ballerina in a wind-up music box. Pointed, tightly swirled buds unfurl to reveal ethereal, feather-light blooms. Clean white flowers turn slightly downward with tiny tan freckles. Plants are very easy to grow and produce tons of flowers that dance in the slightest breeze.
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 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Height: 36 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. They can also be direct-seeded.
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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