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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Pink

An early-blooming hardy annual that readily reseeds

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Centaurea cyanus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 30 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Pink

GROW HEIRLOOM BACHELOR BUTTONS - PLANT TALL PINK CORNFLOWER SEEDS

Cornflower "Tall Pink" is a lesser known Centaurea cultivar that is sure to add intrigue to any wildflower garden. Beautifully feminine, Tall Pink Cornflowers pair nicely with Mauve or Almost Black Cornflowers and are one of the earliest spring bloomers.

  • Tall-growing heirloom annual
  • Heirloom, easy to grow long-lasting Spring bloomer
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 182 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 6,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 24,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Pink

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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Pink FAQs

What is Tall Pink Cornflower also known as?

Tall Pink Cornflower is also known as Bachelor Button.

Is Tall Pink Cornflower resistant to animals or disease?

Tall Pink Cornflower is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Tall Pink Cornflower?

Tall Pink Cornflower is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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