Blue bachelor button flower seeds - Nada Al-Anbar (Centaurea cyanus)

Common name: Cornflower - Amber Dew Scientific name: Centaurea cyanus Also known as: Cornflower - Witches' Bells - Happy Skies A perennial flowering plant from the Asteraceae family that reaches a height of up to 90 cm, with branched stems and rhombic-shaped leaves up to 4 cm long. This plant has been widely cultivated around the world for the beauty of its attractive, abundant flowers and the long duration of its blooming period, which lasts for months. It is planted in cornfields as it attracts bees and butterflies, and it is suitable for home cultivation and in plant beds. What is the shape of the blue Centaurea flowers? The flowers, or Amber Dew, have a double head that reaches up to 4 cm in diameter, with an attractive blue color. They are characterized by abundant flowering and a long blooming period that lasts for months, and they can be dried. What is the shape of the blue Centaurea seeds? The seeds are small, cylindrical, and have a hairy head. When is the best time to plant blue Centaurea flowers? During autumn, but they can also be cultivated year-round in moderate climates and agricultural reserves. What is the suitable climate and soil for growing blue Centaurea flowers? They prefer cold and moderate regions and do not tolerate high temperatures, but they can adapt to the poorest types of soil. What is the method of cultivating blue Centaurea flowers? They propagate by seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface, and they can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once during flowering to accelerate growth and development. What are the benefits and uses of blue Centaurea flowers? They are grown for decoration and beautifying gardens, and they are considered widespread ornamental plants worldwide. What is the native habitat of blue Centaurea flowers? Temperate Europe, and they have been cultivated in many countries around the world.