Ocean Pearls Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago) - A beautiful old-fashioned flower made very popular in early century gardens. Ocean Pearls have prominent fluted five-petaled white flowers highlighted with golden bronze streaks that dangle from the tops of 20” silvery-grey stems. Can easily be sown outdoors in early spring. Deadhead early in the season for continuous cut flower production. Corn Cockle will thrive in well drained, marginally fertile soil and under cool conditions. Best blooms are in early summer.
75 days to maturity
40 seeds per packet $4.45
Growing Information: Direct seeding is recommended, sow directly into prepared garden beds at 1/8” depth as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Sow indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost, dislikes root disturbance. Harden off plants and set out after last frost.
Days to Germination: 7 - 21
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 24" - 30" (60cm - 75cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: Hardy Annual
Bloom Time: Summer
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
Caution: All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Extreme caution is advised around children and pets. Purchaser assumes any liability associated with this product.
