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Powder puff Cornflowers of intense azure blue were once a common sight in summer, dotted throughout golden cornfields. This charming annual still makes an unforgettable impact in grassy meadows and summer borders. Its tall wiry stems and ruffled blooms make Cornflower 'Blue Diadem' is ideal for cutting. The nectar rich blooms attract bees and butterflies too. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 30cm (12).
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  • Supplier: Van Meuwen
  • SKU: 23810
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Powder puff Cornflowers of intense azure blue were once a common sight in summer, dotted throughout golden cornfields. This charming annual still makes an unforgettable impact in grassy meadows & summer borders. Its tall wiry stems & ruffled blooms make Cornflower ' Blue Diadem' is ideal for cutting. The nectar rich blooms attract bees & butterflies too.

Height:
75cm (30). Spread: 30cm (12).

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Blue - A primary colour
Summer - The season between Spring and Autumn. Usually the hottest season of the year
cutting - The seperation of an object usually using a cutting tool such as a knife
Powder - a object formed from many tiny pieces.
Borders - A line that sometimes can be built up separating off an area, e.g. countries "the welsh boarder"
Ideal - Something that satisfies a perfect criteria.
Azure - A hue of blue. Colour #007FFF. Halfway between blue and cyan.

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Van Meuwen
If you are looking to redesign your garden then Van Meuwen should be the first stop for you. Since 1973 Van Meuwen have established themselves as a market leader in supplying horticultural products. Through their website you can purchase flower bulbs and plants, fruit trees, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, ornamentals and fruit plants. They also sell a wide range of gardening tools such as fertilisers, watering and irrigation products, baskets and containers and harvesting equipment. Their online blog also allows you to get great tips and ideas about how to start growing plants and vegetables in your garden. Due to their extensive knowledge of the horticultural industry they are constantly sourcing new products and ideas that you can't get anywhere else.
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