Cornflower Pink Ball
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Description
Centaurea cyanus 'Pink Ball' Cornflower 'Pink Ball'
Soft, shaggy, fully double cornflowers in shades of warm rose-pink and gentle salmon — the romantic blush sister of 'Blue Ball', bringing soft, candy-floss colour to the cottage border and a perfect long-stemmed pink to any cutting bouquet.
The pink form of the cornflower family produces the same fully double, ruffled "Ball"-type blooms as its blue and maroon relatives, but in a soft, warm rose-pink that adds a candy-floss romance to summer borders. The shade varies slightly across plants — some lean toward salmon, others to deeper rose — giving the planting a natural pastel variation that reads beautifully in cottage-style schemes. Tall on silvery-green stems (75–90cm), with characteristic feathery cornflower foliage. Like all 'Ball' cornflowers, this is a generous "cut-and-come-again" performer: the more you cut, the more it flowers, with stems lasting 5–7 days in the vase. Hardy annual (H7), RHS Plants for Pollinators recognised — the open accessible flower form is genuinely loved by bees and butterflies. Edible petals.
A note on growing
Direct sow outdoors in September for the autumn-sown strength advantage, or in March to May. Cornflowers have deep taproots and resent transplanting — direct sowing is essential. Sow at 3mm depth in well-drained soil. Full sun. Lean, poor soil produces the strongest plants. Plants reach 75–90cm and benefit from twiggy support inserted early in exposed gardens. Deadhead weekly or cut regularly to maintain continuous flowering through to the first frosts.
Where it shines
In the cutting garden as a romantic, soft-toned cut flower — the long wiry stems and unique fluffy pink blooms are perfect for adding gentle pastel colour to any fresh arrangement. In cottage borders that lean romantic, where the soft pink complements roses, peonies and other blush-toned classics. In wildflower-style plantings for a softer alternative to the more familiar blue. The pink petals are particularly photogenic on summer cakes and pavlovas — their soft colour holds up better visually than the more saturated dark cornflowers.
Plant alongside
For a romantic pink-and-blue cottage palette, pair 'Pink Ball' with 'Blue Ball' for the classic complementary cornflower combination. For a soft pastel scheme, combine with Cosmos 'Apricotta' (matching warm tones), Cosmos 'Daydream' (with its blush-pink centres), and Ammi majus for airy white contrast. The pink also looks beautiful with Achillea 'Pastel Mixed' for an all-pastel cottage cutting scheme.
Delivery
The seeds will be dispatched direct to you by Bishy Barnabees. Please allow up to 5 days for delivery.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery:
Delivery to mainland UK is calculated at checkout. For all other areas and large orders please ask for a quote. Orders will be sent by express next day delivery (DPD). They will be dispatched on a next working day service, with the exception of Ireland where it may take two days. Please allow up to 48 hours for delivery in the UK as the couriers may have already been and collected on the day you send your order in. Smaller orders for pouches, pockets, bags and pots may be sent via Royal Mail delivery. Please ensure you supply an email address and a mobile so you can be updated about your delivery. Should you have any problems with your delivery, please contact us at sales@naturalgrower.co.uk.Special Deliveries
Saturday or weekday morning deliveries can be arranged, but there will be a surcharge. Please contact us to request a price for either of these delivery services. If you need a parcel sending outside of the UK, please contact us for a quote.Returns:
If you are not completely happy with any product that you have ordered from us, you may return it to us in its original condition any time within 14 calendar days from the date of dispatch. Products must be returned in their original condition. Please contact us at sales@naturalgrower.co.uk to arrange a return. If you return a product by post, you will need to pay the costs of returning the product to us and obtain proof of posting.
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Organic fertilisers are broken down slowly by organisms in the soil to produce a more measured, consistent, natural release of nutrients. This results in uniform growth with strong stems and leaves, unlike chemical fertilisers which provide a sudden boost resulting in tall lanky plants. Stronger plants are more resistant to disease, and with the presence of mycorrizhal fungi to strengthen the roots, the plants, soil and fungi all work together long-term to create the perfect natural eco-system.
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