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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red

This fuchsia variant is the most sought-after cornflower variety

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About the Variety

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

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 30 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Red

GROW HEIRLOOM BACHELOR BUTTONS - PLANT TALL RED CORNFLOWER SEEDS

Cornflower "Tall Red" is perhaps the most majestic of the Bachelor Buttons and the one that is highly sought after by true wildflower gardeners. Pair with Tall Blue and Tall White for a patriotic display!

Available across most of the U.S. — except NC

  • • Tall-growing heirloom annual
  • • Garden classic, long-lasting red 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 6,400 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 25,600 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Cornflower Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red FAQs

    What is Tall Red Cornflower also known as?

    Tall Red Cornflower is also known as Bachelor Button.

    Is Tall Red Cornflower resistant to animals or disease?

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

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Blooms were powder pink instead of red.

    Rosa 2/5 Verified

    Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red

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