Can anyone...

Identify this please?

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I'm hopeless with flowering things... is it a cornflower? :??:

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- ajnspencer ^Pro
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- Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 19:54:41
Yep, it's a cornflower I reckon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornflower
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:31:46
  Ah! Thanks AJ.
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- EllieGant ^Pro
- Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 19:58:44
Looks like a cornflower to me, too!
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:34:11
  Thanks Ellie.
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- la_spice
- Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 20:24:55
I don't think so - this is a cornflower I took a few weeks ago:

I have seen and photographed the same flower as yours but never got around to identifying it
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:39:35
  Oh... not a cornflower then...
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    - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:41:37
    Yes - keep going - I've even apologised!
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      - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:47:29
      So I noticed...
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- happy28 ^Pro
- Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 20:37:11
No idea, sorry
x
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:40:08
  Nor me... now.
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- MrFlighty
- Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 20:59:30
It's a perennial cornflower
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centaurea_montana
La spice's beautiful photo shows the annual Centaurea cyanus. Cheers!
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:15:44
  Thanks for that information Flighty I'll make a note of that.
  
  Sorry Usky - I woz (sort of) wrong!
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    - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:22:24
    La spice you're welcome! I knew as I have both on my plot.
    I much prefer the annual ones with their vivid blue flowers. xx
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      - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:27:00
      They sow them in meadows over here - I think I might have a photo somewhere.
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    - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:44:03
    I'll let you off... just this once mind.
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      - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:48:51
      Ta!
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:41:37
  Oh so it is a cornflower... Thank you Mr F.
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- NotBob
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- Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:06:06
Definitely a perennial cornflower, (Centaurea montana)

The knapweeds, cornflowers or hardheads are hardy plants that are good for borders, beds or your wild garden. Most are very easy to grow, are excellent for cutting, and some dry very well. Some varieties may become invasive if planted in good rich soil, so good soil should be avoided if possible.

Blooming times vary anywhere from late spring up to mid autumn, depending on the variety. Some of the early bloomers will also rebloom quite nicely in the autumn. The flower colors range from blue, mauve, crimson, rose-pink, purple, white or yellow. Most have terminal flower heads that are thistle-like and lack true ray florets. Often the outermost florets are large and petaloid and are usually frilled or fringed. The flower heads are surrounded by papery or prickly bracts, which may also be fringed.

Their alternate leaves can be coarsely toothed, rough and oblong, or lobed and rounded at the tips. Leaves are often silvery or even felted, with hairs on one side or both

Centaurea thrive in a sunny location with ordinary garden soil (sweet) and are quite tolerant of dry conditions, but don't like wet feet over winter. Propagate by divisions in early spring or fall.
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:42:48
  Brilliant... thanks NB
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- jenray ^Pro
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- Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:10:05
Yes, a cornflower...confirmed several times now...HLOL...great big hugs...XX
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  - Sunday, 06. Jul, 2008 @ 21:43:21
  You know I thought it was... just wasn't sure.
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- Neonjake
- Monday, 07. Jul, 2008 @ 03:20:17
Actually I think it looks like a passion flower. I have only seen pictures and a lady once sent me a few dried ones. But what do I know?
jake
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  - Monday, 07. Jul, 2008 @ 06:52:16
  It's a bit similar, but we used to have passion flowers in the garden so I know it's not one of those...
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