7-14 days






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Bachelor Buttons (Cornflower) Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECentaurea cyanus
USD 10.99
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Bachelor's buttons (cornflowers) are true-blue edible blooms once worn as a boutonnière — easy, charming, and loved by bees.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
60-70F
USDA Zones 3-10 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Bachelor Buttons care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Centaurea cyanus
- Common names
- Cornflower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Species
- C. cyanus
Start growing
Direct sow in full sun. Poor soil is fine.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit features these seeds because they are large and easy for small hands to plant.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fast blooming in early summer.
Growing conditions
Meadows and cornfields.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant; cool weather hardy.
Pests & plant health
Aphids.
Plant safety
Safe and edible.
Botanical features
An annual wildflower with intense blue, ruffled flower heads and grey-green foliage.
Varieties
‘Blue Boy’, ‘Black Ball’.
Garden & everyday uses
Cut flowers, edible petals (garnishes), dye
Native range & distribution
Native to Europe.
Conservation
Declining in the wild due to herbicide use.
Name origins
Named after the centaur Chiron; 'Cornflower' because it grew in grain fields.
History
Symbol of Germany and used in the 'Blue Flower' romanticism movement.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-TGK-435RG — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Bachelor Buttons (Cornflower) from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Bachelor Buttons (Cornflower) seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Bachelor Buttons (Cornflower) seeds take to germinate?
Bachelor Buttons (Cornflower) seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 60-70F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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