{"product_id":"cornflower-black-ball","title":"Cornflower, Black Ball","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCornflower, Black Ball\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 150 seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Black Ball’ is a striking, velvety cornflower with deep, wine‑red blooms that look almost black in certain light. It’s dramatic without being heavy, bringing richness and contrast to borders, cutting patches and wildflower‑style planting. The flowers are long‑lasting, beautifully shaped and adored by pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy, reliable and quick to grow, this variety thrives in full sun and well‑drained soil, flowering steadily through summer. Perfect for adding depth to pastel mixes, pairing with grasses or creating moody, romantic arrangements for the vase. Pick regularly to keep the blooms coming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow: March to May, Augist to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: 14 - 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooms: May to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 100cm | Spread: to 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHardy Annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to know more about growing cornflowers? Check out our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrowing guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58555550859528,"sku":null,"price":1.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/Cornflower_black_ball.jpg?v=1765697598","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/cornflower-black-ball","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}