Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus "White Ball"

Centaurea Cyanus or Cornflower

Cornflowers are classics in the summer garden, and ‘White Ball’ is their stylish sister in a pure white outfit. This annual charmer blooms lightly and abundantly with filled, pompom-like flowers – a true must-have for bouquets with a romantic touch.

🤍 Unique white cornflower – ideal for bridal bouquets & romantic combinations
📏 Height: ± 80 cm – pairs well with other cut flowers
✂️ Long blooming & easy to cut – the more you cut, the more it gives
🌞 Blooms fully in full sun – low demands, lots of joy
🐝 Bees and butterflies love it – good for biodiversity

Sowing tip from Chrisje: This hardy annual can be sown early in an unheated greenhouse in autumn or sown outdoors from late February in spring. Cornflower germinates within 7 to 14 days.

Why choose 'White Ball'?

Because this white cornflower adds just that touch of classic and refined to your cut flower garden or flower border. Fresh, rustic, and perfect for softening colorful bouquets.

✨ Tip: Combine with blue cornflower, scabiosa, or sweet pea for a dreamy bouquet look.

📦 Product specifications:

• Number of seeds: ± 80

• Latin name: Centaurea cyanus ‘White Ball’

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 75 cm to 140 cm (plants sown in autumn grow taller)

• Location: Sun

• Blooming: June – September

• Use: Cut flower, border, bee plant