Centaurea, Cornflower 'Blue Boy' Heirloom
Full Sun
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$2.39
Description
This showy annual, also known as Bachelor’s Button, produces a multitude of bright blue double flowers with contrasting grey-green foliage. Very hardy and reseeds freely.
Sow seeds in a sunny location with average soil in spring after all danger of frost. May be started indoors three to four weeks before last frost date. Water consistently and keep well weeded. Bachelor’s button rarely needs fertilizer to produce abundant blossoms. Cut spent flowers regularly to extend their blooming season.
Centaurea cyanus
More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Bachelor Button |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 1 - 2 feet |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 1 - 2 feet |
| Spacing Between Rows | thin to 6" |
| Spacing in Row | 8" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 6-10 |
| Manufacturer Number | 26 |