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Gorgeous, blue, fringed petals with purple centres keep their colour when dried. Drought tolerant and tolerant of light frost. Easy to grow and will reseed year after year.
USDA Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 0.89 g (1/32 oz)
Latin Name:Centaurea cyanus
Alternative Names:Cornflowers, Bachelor’s Buttons, Basket Flower, Old-Fashioned Blue-Bottle
Main Uses:Edible Flower; Ornamental; Cut Flower
Zone Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full to part sun
Height:40 cm (16″)
Flower Color:blue
Flowering Time:All summer
Certified Organic:USDA Certified Organic
Germination: 7 – 15 days at 21 C.
Sowing: Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible.Direct seed 1/8″ deep. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor soil. Thin to 6-12″ apart.
Spacing: Great for mass planting. Flowering time: June – August.
Fertilizing: Application of Sea Magic will encourage strong root-development.
Special Note: Pre-chill seeds in the refrigerator for 5 days before sowing.
Pruning:Cutting and deadheading flowers will encourage more buds.
Watering (Containers):Water deeply when top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Check every day or two during very hot weather.
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.
Watering (Garden):Water new transplants regularly to establish roots. Once established, water deeply as required.
Beneficials Attracted to this Plant:Bees are big fans of bachelor buttons! Encouraging bees will result in increased yields on your vegetable and fruit plants.
Special Instructions:Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming.
Suitability for Indoors:Not suitable for growing indoors.
