Striking Pink Flowers
Produces showy pink to magenta flowers, often marked with darker veins that add visual interest to garden displays.
Corn Cockle Agrostemma Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Corn Cockle Agrostemma Seeds
Corn Cockle, scientifically known as Agrostemma githago, is an attractive annual flowering plant admired for its slender stems, narrow green leaves, and striking pink to magenta flowers with delicate dark veins. Traditionally associated with cornfields and wildflower meadows, this ornamental flower can bring a natural, cottage-garden appearance to suitable garden borders and meadow-style plantings. Corn Cockle Agrostemma Seeds are a choice for gardeners looking to grow distinctive seasonal flowers. The plant can self-seed under suitable conditions, so manage its spread carefully. Important: Corn Cockle is toxic if eaten, so keep seeds and plants away from children and pets.
Pink Magenta Flowers
Annual Wildflower
Cottage Garden
Meadow Planting
Key Features
Slender Growth Habit
Develops upright, slender stems and narrow leaves, creating a light, natural appearance among ornamental flowers and meadow-style plantings.
Easy Annual Establishment
Can be grown as an annual from seed, with direct sowing often suitable when soil and seasonal conditions are appropriate.
Wildflower Garden Appeal
Brings traditional wildflower character to selected borders, cottage gardens, and controlled meadow displays.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Agrostemma githago
Pink to magenta flower color
Distinctive dark flower veins
Annual flowering plant
Suitable for cottage-style gardens
Can be direct-sown outdoors
Prefers sunny growing locations
Toxic plant; not for consumption
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Agrostemma githago |
| Common Name | Corn Cockle; Common Corncockle |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Annual Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual flowering herb |
| Flower Color | Pink to magenta, often with darker veins |
| Growth Habit | Upright, slender stems with narrow leaves |
| Planting Season | Spring or autumn, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start in containers using a well-drained growing medium |
| Germination Time | Often around 1–3 weeks under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 15–20°C as a general starting range |
| Sunlight | Full sun for strong growth and flowering |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of ordinary garden soils |
| Watering | Water during establishment and dry periods; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Expected Height | Often approximately 60–100 cm, depending on conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 20–30 cm, adjusted for the intended display |
| Flowering Period | Usually late spring through summer, depending on sowing time and climate |
| Safety Information | Toxic if ingested; keep seeds and plants away from children and pets |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose a Sunny Location
Select a garden bed or container that receives plenty of direct sunlight. Choose a location with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Corn Cockle grows best when it has enough light and space to develop upright stems.
Select a garden bed or container that receives plenty of direct sunlight. Choose a location with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Corn Cockle grows best when it has enough light and space to develop upright stems.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Loosen the soil and remove weeds, stones, and large clumps. Use ordinary well-drained garden soil or a suitable potting mix for containers. Avoid areas that remain waterlogged after rain or watering.
Loosen the soil and remove weeds, stones, and large clumps. Use ordinary well-drained garden soil or a suitable potting mix for containers. Avoid areas that remain waterlogged after rain or watering.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds directly into the prepared soil, following the supplier's recommended sowing depth. Cover lightly with soil and water gently. If starting in containers, use pots with drainage holes and avoid disturbing the seedlings unnecessarily during transplanting.
Sow seeds directly into the prepared soil, following the supplier's recommended sowing depth. Cover lightly with soil and water gently. If starting in containers, use pots with drainage holes and avoid disturbing the seedlings unnecessarily during transplanting.
Step 4: Water and Care for Seedlings
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination without making it soggy. Once seedlings are established, water when the soil begins to dry. Thin crowded plants to allow sufficient room for healthy growth and flowering.
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination without making it soggy. Once seedlings are established, water when the soil begins to dry. Thin crowded plants to allow sufficient room for healthy growth and flowering.
Step 5: Support Flowering and Manage Seed Spread
Provide full sun and monitor plants as they grow and flower. Taller stems may benefit from support in exposed locations. Remove unwanted seed heads before they release seeds if you want to limit self-seeding. Wear gloves when handling plants or seeds, and never consume any part of the plant.
Provide full sun and monitor plants as they grow and flower. Taller stems may benefit from support in exposed locations. Remove unwanted seed heads before they release seeds if you want to limit self-seeding. Wear gloves when handling plants or seeds, and never consume any part of the plant.
Bring Wildflower Charm to Your Garden with Corn Cockle
Corn Cockle Agrostemma Seeds offer an opportunity to grow distinctive pink-magenta flowers with elegant dark veins and slender green foliage. This traditional annual can bring color and natural character to sunny borders, cottage gardens, and carefully managed meadow plantings. Provide well-drained soil, suitable moisture, and plenty of sunlight for healthy growth. Handle seeds responsibly, as Corn Cockle is toxic if ingested, and prevent unwanted spread by managing mature seed heads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Corn Cockle seed germination, flower colors, and growing requirements.
How long does Corn Cockle take to grow from seed?
Corn Cockle seeds may germinate in approximately one to three weeks when soil moisture, temperature, and other conditions are suitable. Flowering time depends on the sowing date, local climate, and growing conditions. Sow during a suitable local planting season and provide sufficient sunlight for healthy development.
Can Corn Cockle be grown in pots and containers?
Yes, Corn Cockle can be grown in a sufficiently deep container with drainage holes. Use a well-drained potting mix and place the container in a sunny location. Allow adequate spacing for the plants to develop, and monitor watering more frequently when containers dry out quickly. Taller plants may need support in windy locations.
Is Corn Cockle safe for pets and children?
No. Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago) contains toxic compounds and should not be eaten. Keep seeds, seedlings, and mature plants away from children and pets. Store seeds securely, wear gloves when handling them, and wash your hands afterward. If ingestion is suspected, contact a medical professional or veterinarian promptly.