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Seed no. 64A
Agrostemma githago, 'Light Rose'
Corn Cockle
£2.45
In stock · approx. 146 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowers
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Germination
Sow directly where they are to flower. Sow 12mm deep into prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow sparingly in drills spaced 30cm apart. Keep the ground well watered. Germination takes 7-14 days. Seedlings should appear in 6-8 weeks for spring sowings. Thin seedlings to 30cm spacing. THIS PLANT MAY CAUSE MISCARRIAGE IN PREGNANT SHEEP AND IS TOXIC TO CHICKENS.
Growing
Requires little attention. No need to feed. May benefit from staking in exposed areas. Do not sow in areas grazed by sheep, or in a nursery meadow. Toxic to chickens.
Cultivation
Deadhead to prolong flowering window. Allow a few plants to self-seed, other plants can be pulled and composted in autumn.
| Genus | Agrostemma |
|---|---|
| Species | githago |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common name | Corn Cockle |
| Seed number | 64A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.9m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 146 |
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