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'Double Black' cornflower. Centaurea Cyanus.
By Homebird
15 Jul, 2011
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These are a lovely deep colour.
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On my wishlist!!
16 Jul, 2011
always a nice surprise when plants actually look anything like the colour on the packet!! is defo black!!
am I right in thinking it's a herbaceous perennial and will come back next year? :-)
16 Jul, 2011
I saw these in the floral tent at the bath & west, sadly they were not for sale. They really are stunning and, as you say, truly black with beautiful silver grey stems.
17 Jul, 2011
that's a nice one HB
19 Jul, 2011
Not seen one this colour before !
19 Jul, 2011
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wow! beautiful colour! :-)
15 Jul, 2011