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Choice Mix
Flower
FlowerCentaurea cyanus
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 65 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
Choice Mix is an easy-to-grow heirloom flower variety ready for harvest in 65-75 days. This blend produces delicate blooms that thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. The flowers offer a subtle, mildly floral taste with delicate, slightly sweet notes, making them ideal for culinary garnishing and edible flower arrangements. Choice Mix flowers are prized by home gardeners for their hardiness and low maintenance requirements. Watch for common pests including aphids, spider mites, and leafhoppers to maintain plant health throughout the growing season.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained soil, moderately fertile. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, aster yellows, rust.