1-gallon pot of Germanica Autumn Circus Bearded German Iris, grown in zones 3-9. Purple-blue petals edged with white bloom in spring and fall.
Purple-Blue Flower, Petals Edged with White, Blooms In Spring and Again In Fall.
The purple-blue flower with petals edged with white that blooms in spring and again in fall is called Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus). It is an annual flower that is native to Eurasia, but it is now grown all over the world.
Cornflower flower
Cornflowers are typically 1-2 feet tall and have slender, branching stems. The flowers are about 1-2 inches in diameter and have a cup-shaped center surrounded by ruffled petals. The petals can be a variety of shades of purple and blue, and they always have a white edge.
Cornflowers are easy to grow and can be planted directly in the ground in the spring or fall. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They are also relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Cornflowers are a popular choice for cutting gardens and flower arrangements. They are also a valuable source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Here are some tips for growing cornflowers:
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Choose well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting.
- Water regularly, but be careful not to overwater.
- Fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
With proper care, cornflowers will bloom profusely all summer long.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
