Agrostemma githago | Light Rose Flowers to crochet Also loved by florists as

Also loved by florists as a greater cut filler flower

think of the Scottish mirelands and highlands where they grow in abundance

the flower heads look wonderful both fresh and dried

a consistently dry soil doesn't really give the best results so we find a layer of mulch helpful

Agrostemma githago | Light Rose Flowers to crochet Also loved by florists asAlso known as Corn Cockle, these lovely wildflowers are increasingly popular again in gardens as they make lovely cut flowers. Their delicate blush pink petals sit atop of the stems and have lovely movement. Perfect in bouquets and posies. Known in the past as a prolific wildflower, but knocked back hugely by weedsprays in the past, it's so good to see these making a comeback into the gardens. We've packed a few of these into a pot but they divide