Cornflower Black & Mauve Mix

A curated two-tone combination of the most sophisticated colours in the cornflower range. Black and Mauve Mix pairs the deep velvet maroon-chocolate of Black Ball with the soft dusty lilac of Mauve Boy — a pairing that is moody, romantic, and quietly extraordinary in a vase or a border.

Ultra-hardy, cut-and-come-again, and thriving in poor soil. A ready-made combination for those who want the depth of the dark varieties with the softness of the lighter ones. Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators.

• Centaurea cyanus mixed — Hardy Annual (H7)
• Height: 75–90cm | Flowers: June–September
• Approximately 200 seeds per packet
• Direct sow September for early blooms, or March–May — do not transplant
• Full sun; thrives in poor, well-drained soil — do not over-feed
• RHS Plants for Pollinators listed — petals edible

Grow it with Ammi majus and Nigella for a border that feels genuinely considered — dark, soft, and full of character.