Graciosa Cornflower is a refined and elegant annual variety, prized for its finely fringed lavender blooms and its sweet vanilla and white chocolate fragrance. Also known as Sweet Sultan, Graciosa brings a delicate, vintage charm to flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The lacy, thistle-like flowers are held atop slender, upright stems reaching 30 to 39 inches tall, making them ideal for fresh arrangements and bouquet work. This variety is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees and butterflies throughout its long blooming season. Graciosa Cornflower is easy to grow, fast to flower, and thrives in a wide range of garden conditions with minimal caremaking it a top choice for gardeners seeking soft color, texture, and fragrance in one package.
Use Graciosa Cornflower in cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and floral borders, or mass it for a soft, romantic effect. Try pairing it with The Bride Cornflower for stunning arrangements that are long-lasting in vases and dry well for preserved floral crafts. It's also suitable for pollinator-friendly gardens, as it supports a wide range of beneficial insects.
Direct sow seeds in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Plant in full sun and average, well-drained soil. Graciosa Cornflower is cold tolerant, drought resistant once established, and generally free from pests and diseases. With minimal maintenance, it provides continuous blooms from late spring into early summer.
