Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) – وردة الكرنك / زهرة القنطريون

Cornflower, known locally as وردة الكرنك or زهرة القنطريون, is a charming cool-season flowering plant recognized for its bright sky-blue, purple, pink, and white blooms. It is a classic winter bedding flower in the UAE, loved for its delicate, papery petals and soft, upright growth habit.

Cornflower performs exceptionally well during the UAE’s cooler months (October–March), making it an excellent choice for villa gardens, landscape projects, borders, and decorative pots. The plant is highly valued for attracting butterflies, pollinators, and adding natural wildflower beauty to gardens.

With minimal maintenance and strong adaptability, وردة الكرنك thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. It produces abundant flowers ideal for garden color displays as well as for cutting and floral arrangements.