Bachelor Buttons Seeds – Classic Blue Cornflower

Bachelor Buttons Seeds – Classic Blue Cornflower

Bring timeless charm to your garden with Bachelor Buttons Seeds – Classic Blue Cornflower. Known for their vibrant sky-blue blooms, these hardy annuals add a touch of elegance to any landscape. Perfect for flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens, their cheerful color and delicate petals make them a gardener’s favorite.

Features & Benefits

• Life Cycle: Annual

• Planting Season: Early spring to late summer

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy growth with slender stems

• Plant Characteristics: Striking bright blue daisy-like flowers, 1–3 feet tall

• Flavor Profile: Edible petals with a mild, clove-like taste – perfect for garnishing dishes

• Uses: Cut flowers, dried arrangements, edible decorations, cottage gardens, pollinator attraction

• Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, drought-tolerant once established

• Harvest Advantages: Long-lasting blooms, excellent vase life, continuous flowering with deadheading

• Plant Resistance: Heat and drought tolerant, attracts bees and butterflies

• Seed Names & Type: Also called Cornflower, Bluebottle | Heirloom, Open-pollinated Seeds

About Bachelor Buttons (Centaurea cyanus)

Bachelor Buttons, scientifically known as Centaurea cyanus, are classic cottage garden flowers cherished for their old-fashioned charm. Their intense blue blossoms have symbolized delicacy and remembrance for centuries. Easy to grow and resilient, these flowers not only beautify your garden but also support pollinators.

Common Planting Information

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before

• Spacing: 6–12 inches apart

• Depth: 1/4 inch deep

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Blooming Period: Late spring through summer

• Watering: Moderate – avoid overwatering