Attractive Pink Flowers
Produces beautiful pink to purplish-pink flowers with striking dark veins that create a distinctive garden display.
Corncockle Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Corncockle Seeds
Corncockle, scientifically known as Agrostemma githago, is a beautiful annual flowering plant admired for its tall, slender stems and attractive pink to purple flowers with distinctive dark veins. Traditionally associated with wildflower meadows and cottage gardens, Corncockle adds natural charm and vibrant color to outdoor spaces. Its elegant flowers attract pollinating insects and make an attractive choice for wildflower displays, garden borders, and informal planting schemes. Corncockle Seeds are ideal for gardeners looking to grow a graceful, easy-to-establish annual flower from seed.
Wildflower Annual
Pink-Purple Flowers
Pollinator Friendly
Cottage Garden Flower
Key Features
Tall and Slender Growth
Develops upright stems with narrow green leaves, adding height and a graceful appearance to flower beds.
Wildflower Garden Appeal
A traditional wildflower that brings a natural, meadow-inspired appearance to suitable garden spaces.
Attractive to Pollinators
Its open flowers can provide a useful nectar and pollen resource for visiting bees and other pollinating insects.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Agrostemma githago
Beautiful pink to purple flowers
Distinctive dark flower markings
Attractive upright flowering stems
Suitable for wildflower gardens
Ideal for cottage garden displays
Prefers sunny growing locations
Annual flowering plant
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Agrostemma githago |
| Common Name | Corncockle; Common Corncockle |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Annual Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual flowering plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching flowering stems |
| Flower Color | Pink to purplish-pink with dark veins |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to summer, depending on sowing time and climate |
| Planting Season | Spring or autumn, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start in containers; cover lightly with soil |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 15–20°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 60–100 cm tall, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 20–30 cm between plants |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Location
Select a sunny garden location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Corncockle grows well in open spaces with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Prepare the planting area by removing weeds and loosening the soil.
Select a sunny garden location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Corncockle grows well in open spaces with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Prepare the planting area by removing weeds and loosening the soil.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter Corncockle Seeds directly over the prepared soil or sow them in individual containers. Cover the seeds lightly with a thin layer of soil and gently press the surface to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Avoid burying the seeds too deeply.
Scatter Corncockle Seeds directly over the prepared soil or sow them in individual containers. Cover the seeds lightly with a thin layer of soil and gently press the surface to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Avoid burying the seeds too deeply.
Step 3: Water and Encourage Germination
Water gently after sowing to keep the soil evenly moist. Maintain consistent moisture during germination without allowing the growing medium to become waterlogged. Germination commonly takes around 7–21 days under suitable conditions.
Water gently after sowing to keep the soil evenly moist. Maintain consistent moisture during germination without allowing the growing medium to become waterlogged. Germination commonly takes around 7–21 days under suitable conditions.
Step 4: Thin and Care for Seedlings
Once seedlings develop a few sets of true leaves, thin crowded plants to approximately 20–30 cm apart. Remove competing weeds and provide moderate watering while the young plants establish their roots.
Once seedlings develop a few sets of true leaves, thin crowded plants to approximately 20–30 cm apart. Remove competing weeds and provide moderate watering while the young plants establish their roots.
Step 5: Enjoy Flowering and Collect Seeds
Allow the plants to grow in full sunlight and monitor their moisture needs as they mature. Flowers generally appear in late spring or summer, depending on sowing time and climate. After flowering, seed capsules can develop and mature. Handle seeds carefully because Corncockle seeds are toxic if ingested.
Allow the plants to grow in full sunlight and monitor their moisture needs as they mature. Flowers generally appear in late spring or summer, depending on sowing time and climate. After flowering, seed capsules can develop and mature. Handle seeds carefully because Corncockle seeds are toxic if ingested.
Bring Natural Beauty to Your Garden with Corncockle
Add graceful color and traditional wildflower charm to your outdoor space with Corncockle Seeds. Known for their delicate pink-purple flowers, slender stems, and attractive dark-veined petals, these annual flowers create beautiful displays in sunny garden borders and meadow-inspired landscapes. With well-drained soil, plenty of sunlight, and regular care during establishment, Corncockle can reward gardeners with an eye-catching seasonal floral display. Keep the seeds and plant material away from children and pets because the seeds are toxic if eaten.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Corncockle seed sowing, flowering, growing conditions, and plant care.
When is the best time to sow Corncockle Seeds?
Corncockle Seeds can generally be sown in spring or autumn, depending on your local climate. Spring sowing is suitable for many gardens, while autumn sowing can allow plants to establish before the following growing season in regions with mild winters. Choose a sunny location and well-drained soil for successful growth.
How long does Corncockle take to flower after sowing?
Corncockle generally flowers in late spring or summer, depending on the sowing date, climate, and growing conditions. Plants established from autumn sowing may flower earlier than those sown in spring. Providing full sunlight, suitable spacing, and well-drained soil helps encourage healthy growth and flowering.
Are Corncockle Seeds poisonous to humans or pets?
Yes. Corncockle seeds contain toxic compounds, particularly githagin, and should never be eaten. Keep seeds, seedlings, and mature plant material away from children, pets, and livestock. Wear gardening gloves when handling seeds and store unused seeds securely in clearly labelled packaging.