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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red

Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.49
1 Ounce $11.59
1/4 Pound $28.39 39% Savings
1 Pound $62.99 ($3.93/ounce) 66% Savings
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  • This fuchsia variant is the most sought-after cornflower variety
  • Tall-growing heirloom annual
  • Garden classic, long-lasting red Spring bloomer
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas
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Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Red
Growth Habit Branching
Plant Height 30 to 36 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Edible, Extended Bloom Time
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer

About Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red

Centaurea cyanus

Seed Type Heirloom Seed
Also known as Bachelor Button

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!

Planting Information

Planting Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red

Planting Season Spring
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 6 to 8 inches
Plant Height 30 to 36 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity 60 to 90 days
View our Cornflower Planting Guide to learn more.

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
1 Pound 102,400 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Red