This bachelor’s button comes in a stunning mix of shades of plum, lilac and eggplant with white accents. Flowers look amazing in bouquets and other arrangements. Plants are prolific and continue producing until hard frost or when the summer heat kicks in.
Packet has 0.5 gr (~100) seeds
- Centaurea cyanus
- Needs full sun
- Planting depth: 1/4″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 60-75F
- Plant spacing: 8-10″
- Frost hardy: Yes
- Growth habit: Upright growth with branches that grow away from the stems and produce many blooms
Growing tips: Direct seed bachelor’s button seeds in fertile, well-drained soil after last frost and thin to 8-10″ after seeds sprout. Plant in early spring in climates with severe winter conditions or in the fall in places with mild winter conditions. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage higher bloom counts.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet