Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus (cornflower) — the intense true-blue wildflower of old cornfields, a nectar-rich, edible-petalled favourite for bees and cutting. At home in our wildflower range.

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    Elegantni bijeli jednogodišnji cvjetovi za rubnjake Sjeme kornfloka white ball daje otmjeni jednogodišnji cvijet s okruglim, bijelim cvjetovima koji pristaju i klasičnim i suvremenim vrtnim stilovima. Ova sorta Centaurea cyanus cijenjena je zbog laganog, uspravnog...
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    Mixed annual cornflower colour for garden displays cornflower mixed seeds are a classic choice for adding airy, meadow-style colour to beds and borders. This annual flower mix features a lively range of shades, including white,...
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    Klasični plavi cvjetovi za rustikalne vrtove Sjeme Cornflower Blue Ball daje klasičan jednogodišnji cvijet s bujno ispunjenim, dvostrukim cvjetovima u čistoj plavoj boji. Ova sorta cijenjena je zbog urednog, zaobljenog oblika cvijeta i pouzdanog cvatnje...
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    Organic annual cornflower mix for colorful borders cornflower mixed seeds are an organic choice for gardeners who want a classic, airy look with plenty of color variation. This mixed color cornflower brings a natural, cottage-style...
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    Polka Dot Mix cornflower for colorful borders cornflower seeds in the Polka Dot Mix bring a classic cottage-garden look to beds and low borders, with flowers in varied shades of blue and pink. This is...
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    Double-Flowering Cornflower Mix for Sunny Borders cornflower seeds are a classic choice for adding airy texture and lively colour to beds, borders, and a naturalistic planting style. This double flowering cornflower mix produces layered, ruffled...
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    Classic blue annual for borders and bouquets cornflower seeds ‘Blue Ball’ are a reliable choice for adding clear, rich blue tones to beds, borders, and naturalistic plantings. This blue cornflower variety forms neat, rounded blooms...
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    Organsko sjeme divlje različke za nebesko plave cvjetove Sjeme divlje različke klasičan je izbor za dodavanje čiste, nebesko plave boje sezonskim cvjetnim aranžmanima. Ova organska jednogodišnjica donosi obilne, fino oblikovane cvjetove laganog, prozračnog izgleda koji...
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    Organic Blue Ball cornflower for classic borders cornflower seeds bring the much-loved Blue Ball type to your garden with richly filled, double blooms in a clear blue tone. This organic selection is an annual flower...
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    Pink annual cornflower for borders and bouquets cornflower pink ball seeds produce a classic annual flower with rounded, pompon-like blooms in a clear pink tone. This variety is valued for its neat, upright habit and...
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    Sky blue annual color for full sun Cornflower seeds produce a classic annual flower mix known for its airy, field-style look and clear sky-blue tones. This traditional wildflower, Centaurea cyanus, brings a light, natural character...
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    Mixed double cornflowers on convenient seed tape cornflower seed tape offers an easy, tidy way to add classic cornflowers to borders and flower beds. This annual, mixed double-flowered selection produces richly filled blooms in soft...

Centaurea cyanus — različak

Centaurea cyanus, različak, otporna je jednogodišnja biljka poznata po intenzivno plavim cvjetovima — jedna od najdražih divljih i vrtnih biljaka. Pronađite je u našoj kolekciji divljeg cvijeća i cvijeća za oprašivače unutar šireg asortimana sjemena cvijeća.

Povijest i podrijetlo

Podrijetlom iz Europe, različak je dobio ime kao poznati korov žitnih polja, nicao je među pšenicom i raži. Upravo ga je moderno ratarstvo i zamalo uništilo: suvremeni herbicidi učinili su divlji različak rijetkim diljem Europe, a danas je simbol zaštite livadnih staništa. Nosi duboko značenje i drugdje — plavi bleuet francuski je cvijet sjećanja, a dugo je bio i nacionalni cvijet Njemačke.

Botaničko ime spaja mit i boju: Centaurea priziva Hirona kentaura, iscjelitelja iz grčke legende, dok cyanus potječe od grčke riječi za tamno plavo.

Botanička obilježja

Uspravna jednogodišnja biljka do oko 80 cm, različak nosi resičaste, čičkastim cvjetove najpoznatije u živopisno plavoj boji, ali i u ružičastoj, ljubičastoj, bijeloj i gotovo crnoj. Cvjetovi su bogati nektarom i omiljeni kod pčela i leptira, a latice su jestive i lijepo izgledaju rasute po salatama. Dugih stabljika i dugotrajnih cvjetova, različci su odlični u našoj ponudi rezanog cvijeća i neizostavan element svakog vrta prijaznog pčelama.

Uzgoj biljke Centaurea cyanus iz sjemena

Različci su otporni i jednostavni za uzgoj. Sijte ih izravno na mjesto uzgoja — u jesen za najveće i najranije biljke, ili u proljeće, na punom suncu i u običnoj zemlji. Redovito uklanjajte uvele cvjetove ili ih režite kako biste potaknuli novi cvijet, a nekoliko ih ostavite da se samoposiju i vrate sljedeće godine. Naš vodič za uzgoj cvijeća i kalendar sjetve cvijeća pokrivaju sve o terminama.

Spremni za uzgoj različka? Pregledajte sorte ili se najprije upoznajte s osnovama.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centaurea cyanus?
It is the cornflower, a hardy blue-flowered annual wildflower.

Where does the cornflower originate?
From Europe, where it was a classic weed of cornfields.

What does the name mean?
Centaurea recalls Chiron the centaur, a mythical healer, and cyanus means deep blue.

Are cornflowers good for wildlife?
Yes — they are nectar-rich for bees and butterflies, and the petals are edible.

How do I grow them?
Sow direct in autumn or spring in full sun, and let a few plants self-seed.