Name: Cornflower (Germany’s national flower)

Subject: Compositae

Season: April-August

Region: Europe

Centaurea cyanus Linn.

English name: Cornflower

German name: Kornblume

Phylum: Angiosperm (Magnoliophyta)

Class: Dicotyledons (Magnoliopsida)

Order: Asterales

Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Asteraceae

Species: Cornflower (C. cyanus)

Alternative names: Blue hibiscus, green orchid

Flower language : Happiness

Flower Tea Language: A tranquil blue vision in the cornfield.

Morphological characteristics

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One or two-year-old grass flowers, multi-branched, with tall and dwarf varieties, plant height 30-90cm. The branches are slender and multi-branched. The stems and leaves are white and wooly, the leaves are linear, and the margins are entire; the stems often have teeth or feathery cracks. The flower head is terminal, the edges of the flowers are funnel-shaped, the edges of the petals are toothed, and the central flower is tube-shaped, in white, red, blue, purple and other colors, but mostly blue. Flowering period is April-May. Seeds are collected from July to August, and the dried inflorescences are harvested, dried, threshed and stored.

Growth characteristics

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Cornflower stems are upright, branches are slender and multi-branched. Leaves linear, flower heads, terminal. The flowers are larger and flat funnel-shaped. Flower colors are blue, purple, pink or white. The flowering period is long. Cornflower is native to southeastern Europe. It has strong cold tolerance, likes sunshine, and is intolerant of moisture and humidity. Requires fertile, moist, well-drained soil. The root system is relatively developed, so it can grow in barren land. The flowering period is from April to May. Autumn sowing is often used for propagation. Seeds are sown in September to October. When the seedlings grow to 10 cm high, they can be transplanted. After transplantation, they can be planted at a distance of 20 to 40 cm. Pay attention to watering, fertilizing, cultivating and weeding during the growing period. During the seedling stage, the tops should be pinched to promote branching, dwarf the plants, and produce more flowers.

June 28

Birthday flower: Cornflower (Corn flower)

Flower language: Personality (Personality)

Cornflower is the national flower of Germany. It has been the royal flower of the German Empire since ancient times. Although it looks fragile, it symbolizes solemnity and nobility. So the flower language of cornflower is - personality.

People born with the blessing of this flower have a typical personality that is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. Although they look pitiful on the outside, they are extremely strong and outstanding on the inside. But when it comes to relationships, it's best not to be too resolute when you first start dating.