Ocean Pearls Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago) A beautiful old-fashioned flower made very popular in early century gardens. Ocean Pearls has 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 season for continuous cut flower production. Corncockle 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 Instructions: 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.
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.
