How To Grow Cornflowers | Centaurea Cyanus | Bachelors Buttons| Cut Flower Garden

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Cloudberry Flowers - Flower Farm and Garden

Жыл бұрын

Everything you ever wanted to know about growing cornflowers! Their Latin name is centaurea cyanus and sometimes you might hear them called bachelors buttons. They make fantastic filler flowers in arrangements, attract bees to the garden and they are super easy to grow too. I have grown them since I started my cut flower garden in 2014. In this video I share everything I have learned throughout the growing seasons about these amazing flowers.
In this video we look at:
Why grow cornflowers?
How to grow cornflowers from seed
Can you overwinter cornflowers?
Do they need supporting?
Do you pinch out cornflowers?
Do you need to deadhead cornflowers?
What kinds of annual cornflower are there?
What kind of growing conditions do they like and do they need fed?
How do I harvest and condition cornflowers?
Are they good for flower arranging or wedding work?
What else do I use cornflowers for?
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@jeannet9592 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a comprehensive video, and for sharing all of the ways you've used cornflowers. Your arrangements are stunning.

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 Cornflowers really are amazing wee flowers and it’s been great being able to share everything I do with them with you.

@p.l.2850 3 ай бұрын

Very informative and beautiful video! I have 60 year old Cornflower seeds that my parents had in a drawer. We will start them indoors today. Thank you. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Pat

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm 3 ай бұрын

Hello thanks so much for watching in Canada. Cornflowers are such lovely flowers and the colours are so much more varied than I first thought when I started growing them 10 years ago. I love using them in so many different ways. I hope you get on well sowing some this year.

@dkielp11 2 ай бұрын

Did the seeds germinate?

@dik1005 7 ай бұрын

you are the most enjoyable educator I've listened to in 2 years.. so much information including ideas thankyou for your videos ill be waiting to learn more..great flowers uses and terrific arrangements..cheers all the way from Red Deer Alberta Canada

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching from Alberta 😊, somewhere one day I would love to visit. I am so glad you enjoyed the videos. I am on a bit of a winter break with them just now while the garden sleeps but back 2024 with lots of new ideas for growing and arranging.

@kimbradley1292 Жыл бұрын

Hi Katherine. This series is going to be invaluable especially for the likes of me that loves to try something different (not always with success!) Thankyou 🙂

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, yes I am excited to look at individual flowers a bit more in a series. Hopefully there will be enough info in them to start you off growing a flower successful if you have never tried it before x

@ahmetakan4626 3 ай бұрын

Çimlendirdiğim tohumları yetiştirme arzum bu video ile daha da güçlendi. Teşekkürler bilgi için. Türkiye'den selâmlar

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching from Turkey. Enjoy growing your seeds and plants this year.

@dervillamccann2752 2 ай бұрын

This in-depth video provides excellent adise about all aspects of growing this versatile and beautiful flower. Not only is there advice about planting seeds, transplanting, and care , but there are also gorgeous examples of how to use the flowers in a variety of arrangements and wedding wear.

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the video and hope you enjoy some of other how to grow videos too.

@susanconsidine2648 Жыл бұрын

Delightful Catherine. Thankyou.

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this week Susan x

@gardeningatthesimongettinorth Жыл бұрын

Hey Anita! As usual another awesome video! Great to see you back! I’m just getting caught up watching videos! Loved the flowers for the weddings! xx Chris xx 😊💖

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks so much for catching up on my recent KZfaq videos. I am glad you enjoyed seeing how I use cornflowers for weddings 😊 Just trying to get lots done in the garden this week before the snow comes back again next week! X

@karensuleski1717 6 ай бұрын

Wow! What a terrific video. Lovely examples at the end with bouqets. Thanks!!!

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. I am really glad you enjoyed it. I just love cornflowers!

@TH0ltz Жыл бұрын

What an excellent tutorial, thank you so much (from Canada, zone 6b)!

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 😊 I am really glad you enjoyed the video.

@MaMari68 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much of this amazing information and stunning flower work you have done! Absolutely beautiful! I learned a lot and I am eagerly waiting more videos like this! 😍🌸💐

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much thanks 😊 I am so glad you enjoyed it and I am excited to do lots more videos on individual favourite flowers as I am growing them this year.

@shirleybredal3825 Жыл бұрын

WOW, this was incredible, I am so thankful! This was such a thorough tutorial, and as always, I just enjoy your amazing videos . Thank you so much

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 😊 I am so glad you enjoyed it. I am looking forward to making lots more on individual flowers that I love growing this year.

@alisonburgess345 Жыл бұрын

One of, if not THE best of the hardy annuals - incredibly generous, and the zing and movement they give to a bouquet - priceless! I also sell loads as a straight bunch - lots of people love them 🎉 Great video Catherine.

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hi Alison, yes they are great as straight bunches too. Fantastic flowers, so easy to grow and keep on giving through a whole season if you live in a cool climate x

@ginapentecost206 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Catherine, lovely video lots of very useful information. I feel very inspired to start sowing some cornflowers didn't realise there were so many varieties. looking forward to giving them a go. They look stunning in all your floristry work. x

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks so much for watching. There really are so many varieties of cornflower and some miniature ones for pots too. I have tried miniature Florence and polka dot. I hope you enjoy growing them if you decide to give them a go this year x

@lindseynoel3522 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Catherine, it is a flower that I haven't grown before but I think having watched your video I will definitely give it some garden space this year. x

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

They really are worth giving a go as they are fantastic flowers and super easy to grow from seed but they will need some support to keep them upright. You can get some miniature versions for growing in pots too. I have tried miniature polka dot and Florence before.

@Meskarune 4 ай бұрын

I'm growing these from seed this year to make tea and flowwer arrangements.

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and enjoy growing your cornflowers this year. I hope you get lots of lovely flowers for your arrangements.

@bettygray2365 Жыл бұрын

Your arrangements are so beautiful

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@thegreenwoodelf8014 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic content 👌🏻💚 love the individual in-depth format in your indefatigable style 🙏🏻😁 .. C is back ✊🏻🫶🏻🌺🌸🌻🥀🌹💐

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 It’s been great getting back into growing and filming videos again after what felt like a bit of a battle to get things through the winter 🥶 This is the exciting bit now getting growing and seeing everything come back to life in the garden! Have a good week x

@mamun_seo_specialist_pro Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@mamun_seo_specialist_pro Жыл бұрын

@@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Welcome

@sheelaghomalley5459 Жыл бұрын

I love your style. I missed the autumn planting completely this year. Will not make that mistake again next season

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you. With the weather everyone has had this winter it has been difficult to get autumn sown seedlings through and a lot of losses so maybe not the worst year to have missed the boat on autumn sowing! Having said that the cornflowers have largely survived so it has shown how robust they are. I hope you get on well with all your spring sowing to get all the flowers going now x

@Tea_and_thyme_2012 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful video. I’m sowing cornflowers and never thought to succession sow but I sure will know. Thank you.

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks so much for watching and good luck with your cornflowers this year. Succession sowing really helps keep them going and it is nice to have them in August and September towards the end of the season. It’s just remembering to do those late succession sowings when the gardens in full swing and so many jobs to do!

@Tea_and_thyme_2012 Жыл бұрын

@@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm I’ve already marked it on my calendar. Can you tell me how many stems you put into your jam jar posies as I’m thinking about doing those this year and selling them. I’m not a flower farmer just a very enthusiastic gardener who grows way too many plants for my own garden. Thanks Deb

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

@@Tea_and_thyme_2012 it does depend on the flowers I am using but approximately 15 in a jam jar. If they are larger special flowers like dahlias there will be fewer in the jar but if they are made up of smaller cornflowers, corncockles etc there may be a few more and normally 3-5 bits of foliage from the garden too x

@janetkelly4447 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Katherine wonderful video, really detailed and so helpful I'm really looking forward to the rest of the series. I was wondering if you could put a summary on screen at the end, for example ( sowing time for Aug, Feb & April - pinch yes as 20cm- plant out at 20cm etc) as I was constantly pausing to make notes. Either way I love your channel many thanks

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks so much for watching and for a really good idea. I will add a summary at the end to all the future ones in the series 😊 x

@catreeves963 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I was about to cut cornflowers from my growing list …. But I think they’ve just gone back on the list 😆

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Cornflowers despite being a bit fiddly to cut through netting and not big focal flowers still have to make it on the list every year for me to grow. I am glad they are going back on yours! They are so reliable, easy to grow and fab filler flowers 😊

@sofielys5452 2 ай бұрын

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@susanwondergem4014 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your insightful video. I love all the beautiful, upclose shots, especially helpful in the seedling stages. Where do you source the seeds? Living in California, I have never seen the cornflower series you mentioned, but I used to get the Thompson & Morgan catalog and perhaps need to contact them. Your floral artistry is amazing!

@janetkelly4447 Жыл бұрын

I've seen these varieties on the gardener's workshop website which is in the USA

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 😊 I am glad you really enjoyed the video. There are a few places I have sourced cornflower seeds. Chiltern seeds, moles seeds, higgledy garden and I used to love getting them from seedaholic but unfortunately they do not post to Scotland anymore. I think Thompson Morgan would have them too.

@honoregale856 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. I presume you can sow direct as this would save me a lot of space in my small greenhouse?

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hi 😊 Yes you can definitely sow direct in both the autumn for overwintering and in spring when the weather and soil start to warm up which definitely helps if you are short on space indoors.

@colleenbahm7712 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you. I noticed some eryngium in your buttonholes. When do you harvest so that it doesn’t smell terrible?

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I harvest eryngium quite early. When it has its blue or white colour according to the variety but before it has been open for a while in the garden.

@jabari1915 Жыл бұрын

Will you be doing a video on Borage? I have grown them very tall and it was my first thing to grow 3-4 years ago. I am currently waiting for blue cornflowers to grow on my balcony but may grow them in the garden next year I am aiming for a mixed meadow for wildlife 😊

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks so much for watching. A mixed meadow for wildlife sounds fantastic. If you are wanting to grow some smaller cornflowers to enjoy in pots on your balcony next year there are a few dwarf varieties that I have grown, polka dot and Florence blue. This year I haven’t grown any borage but I have in the past and love it. I have grown white and blue varieties and they do grow very tall with big thick stems.

@banyuanhuacaobanyuancai Жыл бұрын

nice video! so much information! I planted these flowers before, but didn't get many flowers, will try this year again. hope to have good harvest as you did. a little suggestion: could you speak a little slowly? If it is only my thought, ignore me, please. Thank you for the information.

@robertduncan4113 Жыл бұрын

Can I suggest altering the playback speed to 0.75. Unfortunately doesn’t work in real life 😉

@banyuanhuacaobanyuancai Жыл бұрын

@@robertduncan4113 understand. will try😀

@cloudberryflowers-flowerfarm Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for watching. I hope you get lots of success and more flowers if you try growing them again this year. Yes your absolutely right I can speak far too quickly! Will try and slow down in future videos if I can 😊