Anybody grown cornflowers (Pink, blue, white, purple) in there garden?

I have grown some Cornflowers from seed in little pots. They grew to about 2 inches so I planted them into the flower beds in our garden. Since I have planted them the leaves have turned all dark purple, Is this normal or does this mean they are dead now?


Please advise as never grown anything from seeds before.





PS - We are in Southern Turkey so its warm enough for them and they are getting enough water every evening so cant see what im doing wrong?

Anybody grown cornflowers (Pink, blue, white, purple) in there garden?
To me you have done the right things the plants like a light alkaline soil feed with a water soluble fertiliser


they usually like full or partial sun unless they are the button variety then they should be protected from the hot sun.I have grown these Flowers and had no problem but as you are not in the UK it's a bit more tricky to say, I would suggest a soil testing kit to test you soil the only oother thing I can think of at ther moment is wind damage, or perhaps you put them into the garden without hardening them off. another thing that comes to mind they normally like to be in a tight bunch, I suppose they will get support and a bit more protection from the weather, For the time being I would try a sprinkle of plant food suitable for the cornflower if you have a garden centre


So sorry I can't help more but good luck and keep trying., don't give up
Reply:They might have a little shock from the transplant. Don't do anything too much. Maybe a little more shade, put a pot of something taller near it to give it shade. Cone flower thrives on neglect, sun, poor soil, drought. Good luck!
Reply:mybe its the soil i have grown them many a time
Reply:check your soil to see if it o k for them
Reply:Hi!! might be too much water. There could be many reasons. Try digging some kitchen waste into some earth in a different spot and then plant some more. Compost from the waste encourages worms and they in turn aerate the ground. Keep trying that`s what gardeners have to do all the time.
Reply:They don't like being disturbed. Just get another couple of packets of seeds and sow direct into a raked border and they will be fine - they self seed too. I have grown the blue, pink and white! Good luck :-)