Corn Cockle

Corn Cockle — variety description

Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago) is an annual flower of the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae). An annual ornamental plant with delicate pink-violet flowers and slender, upright stems.

Sown in March–April directly in the garden and flowers from June to August.

Suitable for flower beds, wild gardens and cut flowers.

Corncockle is an old field flower with graceful pink-purple blooms — for natural meadows. The seeds are poisonous.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 75%
• Seeds per packet: 255–345 pcs (3 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: July and August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Corn Cockle

Corn Cockle seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in July and August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Corn Cockle

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sowing period: March–April directly in the soil (once the danger of frost has passed). Position: sunny, with well-drained soil. Depth: the seeds are lightly covered – about 0.5–1 cm. Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants so they can develop freely. Watering: the soil is kept moderately moist until germination (7–14 days). Care: does not like transplanting – it is best sown directly in its permanent position.

Sow directly in autumn or early spring.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in June–July.

Frequently asked questions

When should Corn Cockle be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 255–345 seeds, pack size 3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 75%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.