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 that reach up to 4 cm in length. This plant has been widely cultivated around the world for its attractive, abundant flowers and long flowering period that lasts for months. It is planted in cornfields as it attracts bees and butterflies, and it is suitable for home cultivation and in flower beds. What is the shape of the blue Centaurea flowers? Centaurea or Amber Dew flowers have a double head that reaches up to 4 cm in diameter, with an attractive blue color. They are characterized by abundant and long-lasting flowering that continues for months, and they are flowers suitable for drying. 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 the fall, but they can also be planted year-round in moderate climates and agricultural reserves. What is the suitable climate and soil for growing blue Centaurea flowers? Centaurea flowers 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 through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. They can also 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 cultivated for decoration and beautifying gardens, and they are among the 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.