Seven types of field cornflowers for growing in the garden

Field cornflowers are herbaceous, however, one- and two-year varieties can be found in nature. The scion can be erect or actually on the ground. Cornflowers can be up to 120 cm high. The leaves are holistic, and the luxurious inflorescences suggest a basket. Cornflower flowers are funnel-shaped or cylindrical, the coloring is not necessarily turquoise. There are types with flowers of snow-white, pink, lemon, and many other colors. The root system is different. For example, from long, branch-like roots to powerful rhizomes.

Cornflower: detailed characteristics

The plant is herbaceous, but one- and two-year-old species are found in nature. The stem can be erect or practically lie on the ground, reaching a height of 120 centimeters. The leaves are whole, and the lush inflorescences are a basket. The flowers are funnel-shaped or tubular, the color is not necessarily blue. There are varieties with flowers of white, pink, yellow, and many other shades. The root system is different: from rather long, resembling branches, to powerful rhizomes.

In total, there are about 500 subspecies of cornflowers. They differ in stem height, structure, color and some other characteristics. Below we list the most popular types:

• Cornflower blue. Description, appearance correspond to the name. Has bright blue flowers, also blue. Will delight you until the end of autumn. The people call it a hair, a blue flower and a blue one.
• Cornflower is white. The visiting card is white flowers, which are collected in neat inflorescences. Their diameter does not exceed 4 centimeters. It is a perennial, included in the Red Book of Europe.
• Mountain cornflower. Perhaps the most famous of the perennial plants. The mountain cornflower is a rhizome plant with a stem of 75 cm, gray-green leaves, marginal flowers are bright blue, and the middle ones are purple. The diameter of the inflorescence is up to 7 centimeters. Be sure to plant a mountain cornflower on your site to transform the territory and fill it with heavenly shades.
• Yellow cornflower. A perennial representative of the flora, it grows up to 1 meter. The flowers are bright yellow, no more than 5 cm in diameter. The leaves are oblong, lanceolate, with straight stems.
• Large-headed cornflower. It differs from other "congeners" in rather large flowers with a light or bright yellow hue. It begins to bloom in July, the flowering period lasts 1.5 months.
• Eastern cornflower. It was first opened back in 1759. It is considered a wild plant, yellow flowers are collected in a basket, leaves are pinnately separated.
• Cornflower meadow. Like many other perennial cornflowers, it has lanceolate leaves and white flowers (basket). Also flowers can be lilac-pink. In Eurasia, this species is considered one of the most common.
• Field cornflower. Another fairly common type. Relatively small stature - 60 cm. Single flower baskets. The blue edge flowers are funnel-shaped, but the middle ones are more like a tube. Blooms all summer.
• Spreading cornflower. Among its fellows, this species is one of the lowest. In nature, there are specimens 20-30 and even 15 cm high.Baskets are very small, no more than 5 mm wide, white or pink flowers, appear in June until September.

To summarize, the annual cornflower is not in such great demand in gardening as perennials. The second option is unpretentious, reproduces very simply, and rarely gets sick. In the same place, a perennial garden cornflower has been growing for 7 or more years.

Diseases and pests

It is possible that this annual plant is affected by Fusarium. The appearance of dark spots on the foliage may indicate this disease. To defeat this fungal disease, it is necessary to properly process both the plant itself and the soil in which it grows.

Ash will help to defeat fusarium wilting. Sprinkle it on the soil next to the diseased flower. Water the plant itself with manure infusion. You can prepare it from a mullein, which is diluted in the same amount of water and let it brew for three days.

Cornflower planting

It is best to plant plants in April-May. At this time, the soil warms up perfectly. It does not have any special requirements for the soil - it can be planted even in soil with a high lime content. Both root suckers and seedlings, as well as pieces of rhizome with buds, are placed in the ground.

Observe the distance - it should be at least 50 centimeters. This allows the cornflower to form a lush, beautiful bush.

After planting outdoors, the soil is compressed slightly to fill the empty cavities in the ground. Thanks to this simple technique, plants will be able to root well. Planting and care assumes that the rhizomes will grow down and to the sides, and the bud can be buried no more than 3 centimeters into the ground.

When planting cornflowers, the land can really be any, but it is better to choose a place open and well-lit by the sun. Penumbra is also allowed, but in this case they will grow a little worse.

Care

When shoots appear, the cover must be removed. Within 4 days after germination, the temperature in the greenhouse must be reduced to +13 so that the sprouts can grow stronger. Seedling care:

• Lamp lighting;
• Watering;
• Thinning of seedlings.

The grown seedlings in May can be transplanted into open soil. When choosing a place for planting, it is necessary to remember that these flowers grow well in illuminated areas and choose loose lands with neutral acidity.

Caring for a cornflower after planting includes:

• Watering, avoiding waterlogging;
• If necessary, you can weed the plants;
• Adding additives;
• Dusting plants and soil with ash is necessary to exclude diseases caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium.

Beneficial features

Cornflowers can be beneficial. The beneficial properties of the plant lie in its composition. Delicate azure flowers are rich in chromium, cobalt, selenium, boron, vanadium. Also cornflower is rich in ascorbic acid and vitamin A. The seeds of this crop are abundant in fatty oils and include essential oils.

How do cornflowers breed?

There are several proven ways to reproduce flowers. It is most convenient to do this with root cuttings and seeds. The latter are sown in April, and when the first shoots appear, they are thinned out. In addition, cornflower and many other species reproduce by self-seeding immediately after flowering.

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Now you know that terry cornflower propagates by cuttings, but growing from seeds is possible. But the transplant is best done in late August or even early September. Choose a bush that suits you, dig it up and shake it off the ground. After that, wet the roots, and cut off the ground shoots.Cut off part of the bush so that it has at least three buds. The delenka is planted in a place intended for planting, watered up to 4 times a week for a month. You can rest assured that next year the plant will delight you with magnificent flowers.

As for annual plants, they are able to reproduce exclusively by seeds. They are sown in late April-early May, the first shoots become visible in a week. We advise you to sow exactly in the place where the garden cornflowers will grow all the time. This is due to the fact that most annuals tolerate transplantation very badly, they may simply not take root.

Description

Amberboa musk comes from the eastern Mediterranean. Height, from 45 to 80 cm. Bloom, for spring sowing from July to September. Flower color, varieties have white, yellow, lilac, pink, lavender and purple inflorescences. Many varieties have brighter basket petals. A place, Amberboa prefers sunny locations.

Cornflower from cultivation to care

It is most convenient to grow a plant in open soil, in a perfectly and regularly illuminated area. It loves a maximum of free space, the optimal distance between two seedlings is at least fifty centimeters. This will allow the flora to grow in a comfortable environment without shading each other. We have already said that the choice of soil is not fundamental - cornflower grows almost everywhere. The only exception is musky cornflower, Russian and mountain. It is desirable that watering is moderate - cornflowers are much easier to survive drought than excessive moisture.

Care is reduced to loosening the soil once or twice a month, removing weeds and moderate watering. To stimulate flowering, it is recommended to remove specimens that have already faded.

It is interesting that this culture almost does not get sick, is not afraid of pests. In very rare cases, the leaves can be infected with spider mites and fusarium. The treatment is quite simple: with a tick, you just need to remove the diseased leaves, and with fusarium, sprinkle the diseased plants with ash, spray them with foundation together with Topsin-M.

Good landing place

The mountain cornflower is an unpretentious plant, but even with such advantages it has its own whims. Loves loamy soil and sunny places. Before planting, it is recommended to drain the soil, which will positively affect the further growth of the flower. For this, old leaves or compost are used. It is recommended that the drainage procedure be carried out approximately 1.5 - 2 months before planting the cornflower, which will allow the fertilizer to mix well with the soil and create favorable conditions for the plant. Acidic soil, on the contrary, is negative for the flower, it begins to hurt. This is manifested by wilting of the leaves, which turn pale. Cornflower is not susceptible to diseases and pests, but poor soil can cause the plant to rot. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain the acidity of the soil during flower care. To do this, you can add wood ash or slaked lime to the soil. An elementary rule of maintaining the acidity level will be the key to longevity. The flower is not afraid of frost, but at very low temperatures, there will still be a risk of death. Cornflower has a negative attitude towards shady places.

Cornflowers in folk medicine

Even if you do not plan to grow this plant yet, you definitely need to know what a cornflower looks like. The fact is that this peduncle is used in gynecology, folk medicine, and is actively welcomed by cosmetologists. Since ancient times, healers have used it as a diuretic and choleretic agent. Broths help with severe cough and nephritis, gastrointestinal diseases and disorders of the nervous system. Women know that cornflower infusion helps to normalize the menstrual cycle, enhances lactation.In cosmetology, the decoction is used internally if the pores of the face are greatly enlarged, in case of swelling of the eyes, and so on.

Elimination of toxins

To improve appetite, to establish the functions of the digestive tract, a healing tea is made on the basis of cornflower. To prepare such a healing tincture, it is enough to take a few cornflower flowers and mix it with green tea. This medicinal tea can be consumed up to four times throughout the day.

It is better to drink tea twenty minutes before meals. It is cornflower tea that is considered an excellent tool for removing toxins from the body. You can always prepare a mixture from cornflower that will help the body during the period of a cold.

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To prepare a medicinal mixture, you need to prepare a mixture of herbs: a teaspoon of licorice root (pour boiling water) and a teaspoon of bearberry. Then mix everything well and put on fire. It is necessary to boil for no more than five minutes. Pour a teaspoon of cornflower flowers into the bubbling broth. After cooling, the infusion must be filtered. Take a tablespoon up to three times during the day, before meals.

For facial skin

Cornflowers are considered a versatile plant, and also have a positive effect on the skin. In cosmetic medicine, extracts from the plant are added to lotions and creams. In everyday circumstances, you can make an infusion of cornflowers. For cooking, you need two tablespoons of flowers, which you need to cover with 500 ml. hot water. The broth should stand up to 60 minutes. After the solution has been infused, you can use it as a face wash. You can also pour the tincture into an ice cube tray and send it to the freezer.

Every morning you can rub the healing cube on your face. This is an effective remedy for the face, because cornflower tincture perfectly tones the skin and tightens the pores. A contraindication is considered only a tendency to pathology, in which spider veins and nets appear on the skin. For the fair sex, such an infusion can help to cope with the problems of increased oily skin, as well as skin that is prone to acne.

For the skin around the eyes

The plant is suitable for the care of sensitive eye skin. All women know that the skin around the eyes is very sensitive, so it needs constant care. Even after long-term work at the laptop, not only eyes can hurt, but also the skin around the eyes. How do you notice overwork? The skin will react in the form of redness. Proper care of the sensitive area of ​​the face should include medicinal herbs.

To prepare the infusion, you will need two teaspoons of flowers, which you need to pour boiling water over. The broth should stand for at least 60 minutes, which is good to infuse. After the tincture is ready, you can wash your face, but after removing your makeup. Cornflower tincture is considered an excellent way to make eye compresses.

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For hair

Cornflower can strengthen hair that has become weakened after constant styling and dyeing. The recipe is as follows: take a tablespoon of cornflower flowers and pour boiling water (250 ml). After complete cooling, the broth made should be rubbed into the hair roots. Moreover, such a tincture even helps to get rid of dandruff. As you can see, cornflowers are not only a beautifully flowering plant, but they also have a list of useful qualities. And what is important, there are no problems with planting flowers and leaving. According to gardeners, this plant deserves attention.

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Amberboa musky

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• seeds remain viable for 2-3 years; • often self-seeding

cold-resistant, withstands small negative temperatures

from June to October

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leaves are bright green, pinnate, with a jagged edge

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Amberboa musk is a one-, sometimes two-year-old cornflower, a herb that is capable of producing wonderful flowers in autumn, fragrant flowers. The flowering of the musky cornflower is abundant and prolonged from mid-summer to mid-autumn.

And caring for him in the garden does not bring a lot of trouble. It is possible to grow specially and for cutting. Plant height usually ranges from 50 to 70 centimeters. However, for example, the Imperialis variety is capable of reaching a meter in height. Interesting inflorescences can be yellow, blue, white and purple.

Cornflower garden: varieties and varieties

The cornflower genus has a large number of varieties, they differ from each other not only in appearance and chemical composition, but also in life expectancy (perennial, biennial and annual).

The most common varieties of perennial garden cornflower:

• White cornflower is capable of reaching a height of 30 cm, the surface of the branches is terry, during flowering, white flowers are formed. Inflorescences are formed, the diameter of each is approximately 5 cm. Due to its rarity, this plant is listed in the Red Book.
• Mountain cornflower is one of the most popular species of representatives of cornflower. In height, the culture can reach 1 m. The root system is powerful, it grows horizontally, occupying large areas.
• Yellow cornflower. A compact shrub that perfectly retains its shape throughout the growing season. It can reach a height of 1 m, bright yellow inflorescences form at the tops of the stems, their diameter is on average 5 cm.
• The large-headed cornflower grows quite powerful, its height is 1.2 m. The diameter of the inflorescences is up to 8 cm, which makes them the largest representatives of the genus.
• The eastern cornflower is a wild representative, the height varies from 1 to 1.2 m. The leaf plates are whole and divided, the inflorescences are formed in a bright yellow color.
• Meadow cornflower is a herbaceous perennial plant, the height of which can reach 80 centimeters. The leaves are ovoid and are formed at two levels: upper and lower. The upper ones are closer to the flowers, and the lower ones are on winged petioles. This type of plant is common in Eurasia; in Europe, few people know and have heard about it.
• The whitened cornflower has an erect stem, the height is 0.5 m. It has excellent decorative properties, which makes it very popular. During flowering, flowers are formed in bright pink color, with a diameter of about 5 cm.
• The pink cornflower has a powerful erect stem, the height of which does not exceed 1 m. The inflorescences are lush and swollen. The diameter reaches 5 cm. The leaves are colored dark green.

Reproduction of hairs

There are several types that can be used to breed blue flowers.

Seed propagation of terry blue flowers

Cornflower growing from seeds when the time comes to plant it needs some preparation. First you need to prepare the soil, which should be perfectly drained, free of acidity and sandy loam. April and May are the best seeding times.

Cornflower seeds placed in alkaline soil not only grow much better, but their flowering becomes more lush and vibrant. Clay soil must be mixed with sand, but the acidity of the soil is reduced with the help of lime. But do not forget this procedure is carried out before the cold weather sets in..

What rules should be followed before sowing

Most flower growers are interested in how to grow cornflowers and seeds without even knowing that this procedure is not difficult, but it requires adherence to some rules. Soil preparation is a process that should be approached with extreme care.

• In 2 kg of humus and peat, add 100 gr. wood ash and 1 tbsp. nitrophosphate.
• This amount is used per square meter of land where the seedlings will be sown.
• The beds need to be dug up, the soil should be well leveled and slightly tamped, not forgetting to make holes for the seeds.
• Water the soil and start sowing.
• Seedlings must be covered with 1 cm of soil and tamped a little by hand.
• Be sure to cover the resulting beds with a cloth.

If you decide to plant several varieties at once, then form the beds so that after germination they do not interfere with each other's growth and development. That is why keep the distance between them about 40-50 cm.

The musk cornflower is grown from the seeds of which it is produced in the same way as in other varieties, after sowing it needs to be watered.

• It should be borne in mind that it is necessary to moisten any seedlings, regardless of the variety, through a cloth every few days.
• After 2 weeks, the sprouts will begin to break through, which means that you need to remove the tissue.
• Be sure to thin out the seedlings to make it easier for them to develop.
• The gap between each sprout should be approximately 10-13 cm.

You can cultivate flowers both in the beds and in flowerpots. Potted cornflowers are an excellent decoration for balconies, loggias and balconies.

Once properly harvested, the seed can be stored for up to 3 years.

Reproduction in a vegetative way

Reproduction in this way, as a rule, takes place in August. In central Russia, this procedure is carried out in the spring, after the soil warms up to about +10 degrees. As a rule, these are the last weeks of April and the beginning of May.

• Those bushes that you intend to divide must be dug up with extreme care.
• Clean the root system from the earth and rinse in water.
• Using a sharp knife, divide it into parts, taking into account that each resulting bush should have three vegetative buds.
• Once all these procedures have been carried out, immediately plant the blue flower in the places where they will grow.
• Do not forget about the drainage, which must be placed at the bottom of the hole, covered with prepared soil and watered.
• Be sure to shorten the shoots, leaving about 10 cm, and place them in the root solution.
• Crush the activated charcoal and sprinkle it over all the cuts.
• In no case do not deepen the root collar much, as it should be located as close as possible to the soil surface.
• Tamp the soil lightly so that there is no air near the roots.
• Observe the interval between the divisions of at least 45 cm, which will allow the bush to form a beautiful shape.

A year later, you will be able to see an unforgettable and memorable flowering of cornflowers, which look like small multi-colored butterflies.

How to plant in open ground

If you want to ennoble the abandoned areas in the garden where nothing grows, then it is best to plant cornflowers there. The garden variety of plant varieties allows you to make a corner of the garden bright and diffuse fragrance.

Timing

You need warmth to plant cornflower seeds. It is best to sow an ornamental plant in late April or early May. The dates are shifted if the soil is poorly warmed up.

Cornflowers are planted with cuttings in the fall, in mid-October.

Seat selection

The unpretentiousness of perennial garden species is noted. The main thing for cornflowers is that the site has:

• good illumination;
• loose light soil;
• neutral acidity;
• humus layer.

You can plant flowers in flower beds where partial shade does not last long. But the plant blooms better in the light.

Soil requirements

Sandy, dry soils are suitable for cornflower. The flower grows worse on clay soil. Before sowing seeds, they dig up a plot, harrow, breaking large lumps of earth. If nothing grew in this place, then fertilizer must be applied. You should scatter humus or compost before digging a flower garden.

Landing scheme

Flower seeds are planted to a depth of 2-3 centimeters. The distance between them should be 20-30 centimeters. Bushes should be planted so that the growth bud is at the level of the soil surface. If the roots of the cornflower are horizontal, then the bud is lowered when planting 2-4 centimeters deep. The distance between the seedlings is not less than half a meter.

Basil in the garden

Basil is actively used due to its excellent appearance. Water-collecting basil plants look spectacular near garden paths. The anemone basil is combined with daylily, swimsuit and aquilegia. The plant is used to decorate various shrubs, for example, cotoneaster. Large plants adorn the landscape favorably alone.

The anemone basil looks like a delicate plant that blends harmoniously with bulbous flowers such as daffodil, lilies, saffron or tulip. In this case, only the correct selection of colors is of the greatest importance.

Basil plants are suitable for arrangement and cutting due to their lush inflorescences. The beautiful appearance of flowers and shrubs as a whole will provide proper care for the plant, as well as timely prevention of various diseases.

The benefits of cornflower flowers

Russia is a country where cornflowers grow almost everywhere. Many people harvest them for drying and medicinal use when needed.

The marginal flowers of blue cornflower are a wonderful diuretic. They are effective for nephritis, urethritis, cystitis. They are also used as a mild choleretic agent for diseases of the biliary tract and liver.

In addition, the flowers of the plant have a diaphoretic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and tonic effect. This is due to the content in the plant of a large amount of biologically active substances, especially flavonoids, anthocyanins, glycosides, alkaloids, as well as mineral salts and vitamins.

Growing features

No special knowledge is required to grow cornflowers. You need to choose the right place for a perennial. Many people use plants to decorate neglected areas on the site. Blooming cornflowers look very beautiful on the site of a former dump or near a fence where only weeds grew. Depending on the variety, they try to plant it correctly. For tall cornflowers with horizontal roots, you need more free space. Low-growing cornflowers with vertical root shafts can be planted more compactly.

General information

There are many legends and legends about these flowers. In ancient Rome, this plant was called cyanus (blue), in honor of a handsome blue-eyed young man who collected these flowers for garlands and wreaths. According to another version, the name centaurea translated from Latin means “one hundred yellow flowers”.

During excavations in Egypt, a well-preserved wreath of cornflowers was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Cornflower according to the horoscope belongs to those who were born in July. In magic, it is considered a herb of charm.In ancient times, cornflower flowers were used to dye wool blue.

Among other things, cornflower is a wonderful medicinal plant. Its flowers have choleretic, diuretic and antimicrobial properties. They are also used as lotions for eye diseases.

About where field cornflowers grow, which bring so many benefits, and where to collect them, information is presented in the article.

Spread

Most people associate cornflower with blue flowers. In fact, in nature, you can find lilac, yellow, pink and even white cornflowers. There are more than 500 species in total. In natural conditions, they grow in Africa, Eurasia and North America.

Meadow cornflower can be found in meadows, fields, forest edges. Recently, more and more often, these delicate wildflowers take pride of place in the local area. For this, breeders have bred a variety of varieties of cornflowers.

Collection and procurement

Flowers, shoots and leaves of cornflower can be harvested as medicinal raw materials throughout the entire period of their flowering. The rhizome is dug up in the fall. The collected raw materials are sorted, the roots are cleaned from the ground under running water. They can be cut straight away with garden shears. For drying, use well-ventilated rooms or outdoor sheds that protect from direct sunlight. The temperature should not exceed + 40 ... + 50C. The raw materials are periodically turned over until completely dry, and then stored in closed glass jars for no more than 2 years.

In addition to medicinal purposes, cornflower is used in cosmetology as a means to cleanse and improve the condition of oily and greasy skin.

How to correctly collect flowers for preparing a medicine

Cornflower is not a versatile plant that treats many diseases. But, nevertheless, its properties have a number of useful qualities. In order to prepare the necessary drug for treatment, you must correctly collect cornflower flowers. For this, baskets of flowers are collected and the extreme flowers are plucked out, which are then laid out on paper and placed in a dark place. When properly dried, the flowers will taste bitter and odorless. Do not expose the collected flowers to sunlight. As a result of such drying, the flowers will turn white and completely lose their medicinal qualities. For storage, the dried material is placed in glass jars, where it can be stored for up to 2 years. It is important to remember that any plant in its composition has certain components that can have side effects on the human body. Therefore, it is recommended to use cornflower as a medicine on the recommendation of a doctor.

Healing properties

The plant is used in folk medicine and pharmaceuticals. The flowers of cornflower contain a large amount:

• mineral salts;
• vitamins;
• tannins;
• alkaloids;
• glycosides;
• flavonoids.

Harvesting of raw materials is carried out during the flowering period. Use only fresh, not wilted inflorescences. They are thoroughly dried in a dark, ventilated place and stored in an airtight container.

Water and alcohol infusions, broth or tea are prepared from the raw materials obtained. The drugs have a diaphoretic, antipyretic, diuretic, antimicrobial, choleretic, laxative, analgesic, antispasmodic effect on the body.

Cornflower is taken orally for gastrointestinal upset, cough, nervous strain, menstrual irregularities and heavy bleeding. When used externally, the condition of the skin and hair improves, irritation disappears and wounds heal.

Since the plant contains cyanides, which can accumulate in the body, they begin taking drugs from cornflower after consulting a doctor. Treatment is completely contraindicated for pregnant women, people with allergies, and children under 12 years of age.