Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Classic Magic

BOTANICAL NAME

Centaurea cyanus

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Branching

PLANT HEIGHT

• 36 to 40 inches

COLOR

• Mixed

Cornflower Classic Magic is a striking mix of richly hued blooms in shades of deep maroon, purple, and white, offering a dramatic contrast in garden beds and bouquets. One of the most rewarding seeds to grow, bachelor buttons are beloved for their ease of growth, long blooming season, and strong stems ideal for cutting. With its charming, thistle-like flowers and ability to attract pollinators, Classic Magic is a garden classic with a moody twist.

• Long stems and unique colors make it an idea cut flower
• Can be direct sown in early spring or fall in mild climates
• Tolerates poor soil and thrives in full sun with minimal care

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall
• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual