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Which are the best Hardy annuals?

Centaurea cyanus, (The Cornflower).

Cornflowers are traditional cottage garden flowers and the blue shades are justly popular.
The Victorians adored the deep maroon which can still be found in the popular mix, "Polka Dot" alongside the blue shades, pink and white. 18" tall.
Look out for the very compact new F1 hybrids, "Florence Blue," "Florence Pink" and "Florence White" which grow to 12." Cornflowers make good cutflowers.

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