Dwarf Blue Bachelor Button Cornflower Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall or early spring, planting Dwarf blue cornflower seeds thinly and 1/2" deep. In the spring, keep the soil moist after sowing; germination should occur within 7-10 days. To start indoors, plant three or four Centaurea Cyanus seeds 1/2" below the surface in individual peat pots. Keep the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination; thin to the strongest seedlings. Transplant the seedlings before they reach a height of 5".
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought, but prefer adequate moisture and may need occasional watering. Prune off developing tips to force the plant to produce more branches and fuller growth, as well as more flowers. If the stems begin to fall over, provide support. Deadhead spent blossom for the most abundant flowers, keeping in mind that the latest blossoms will need be left in order to produce seed; though an annual, it will reseed easily to produce volunteer plants. This plant attracts butterflies and bees, in addition to providing nutritious seed for birds. Cornflower grows well in containers as well as in the garden.
Harvesting: Dwarf cornflowers make excellent cut flowers, and usually have a vase life of 4-5 days. When dried, the flowers retain their color and make a good addition to dried flower arrangements or potpourri. To dry the flowers, choose blossoms that have just begun blooming; pick them as soon as the dew has dried. Bundle the stems and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated, dark place for about 2 weeks.
Seed Saving: After the flower fades, the tiny oblong seeds will form. As soon as the seed can easily be removed, it is mature. Remove the dried seed heads and rub them lightly to separate the seed from the husk. Store Dwarf blue cornflower seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Bachelor's Button, Garden Cornflower, Basket Flower, Bluebottlem Boutonniere Flower, Hurtsickle
Latin Name: Centaurea cyanus
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 6,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant
Dwarf blue bachelor buttons
These were excellent for the edge of flower beds and they flowered right up until frost.
Seeds
Rest product everything I planted has come up luv your colorful packaging in foiil I believe it keeps the seeds fresh worth the money
DESCRIPTION
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Best known for its vivid blue color, this old-fashioned annual wildflower continues to be a favorite. Lovely fresh or dried, this dwarf grows less than a foot tall and works well in small spaces.-Distribution-Map.gif)
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall or early spring, planting Dwarf blue cornflower seeds thinly and 1/2" deep. In the spring, keep the soil moist after sowing; germination should occur within 7-10 days. To start indoors, plant three or four Centaurea Cyanus seeds 1/2" below the surface in individual peat pots. Keep the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination; thin to the strongest seedlings. Transplant the seedlings before they reach a height of 5".
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought, but prefer adequate moisture and may need occasional watering. Prune off developing tips to force the plant to produce more branches and fuller growth, as well as more flowers. If the stems begin to fall over, provide support. Deadhead spent blossom for the most abundant flowers, keeping in mind that the latest blossoms will need be left in order to produce seed; though an annual, it will reseed easily to produce volunteer plants. This plant attracts butterflies and bees, in addition to providing nutritious seed for birds. Cornflower grows well in containers as well as in the garden.
Harvesting: Dwarf cornflowers make excellent cut flowers, and usually have a vase life of 4-5 days. When dried, the flowers retain their color and make a good addition to dried flower arrangements or potpourri. To dry the flowers, choose blossoms that have just begun blooming; pick them as soon as the dew has dried. Bundle the stems and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated, dark place for about 2 weeks.
Seed Saving: After the flower fades, the tiny oblong seeds will form. As soon as the seed can easily be removed, it is mature. Remove the dried seed heads and rub them lightly to separate the seed from the husk. Store Dwarf blue cornflower seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Bachelor's Button, Garden Cornflower, Basket Flower, Bluebottlem Boutonniere Flower, Hurtsickle
Latin Name: Centaurea cyanus
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 6,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Dwarf blue bachelor buttons
These were excellent for the edge of flower beds and they flowered right up until frost.
Review
Seeds
Rest product everything I planted has come up luv your colorful packaging in foiil I believe it keeps the seeds fresh worth the money
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