Delicate Pink Blooms
Produces attractive pink flowers with distinctive fringed petals that bring soft color to garden spaces.
Pink Cornflower Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Pink Cornflower Seeds
Pink Cornflower, commonly known as pink bachelor's button, is an attractive flowering plant admired for its delicate pink blooms and slender green foliage. Botanically known as Centaurea cyanus, this charming annual flower adds soft color to cottage gardens, flower borders, and cutting gardens. Its nectar-rich blooms can also attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. Pink Cornflowers are relatively easy to grow in sunny locations with well-drained soil, making them a lovely choice for home gardens and seasonal flower displays.
Pink Bachelor's Button
Annual Flower
Pollinator Friendly
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Easy-Growing Annual
Grows as a seasonal flowering annual and can be established through direct sowing in suitable conditions.
Pollinator Attraction
The colorful flowers provide nectar and pollen opportunities for bees and other visiting pollinators.
Excellent Cut Flowers
Its attractive blooms and upright stems make it suitable for fresh flower arrangements and bouquets.
Product Highlights
Beautiful pink fringed flowers
Commonly called pink bachelor's button
Botanical name Centaurea cyanus
Annual flowering plant
Suitable for cottage gardens
Attracts bees and pollinators
Excellent for fresh flower bouquets
Suitable for borders and flower beds
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Centaurea cyanus |
| Common Name | Pink Cornflower; Pink Bachelor's Button |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching annual flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Pink to rose-pink, depending on cultivar |
| Flower Shape | Fringed, thistle-like flower heads |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual; suitable seasonal conditions vary by region |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Direct sowing outdoors is recommended because of its taproot |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under favorable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 65–85 days, depending on growing conditions and cultivar |
| Sunlight | Full sun, approximately 6 or more hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; allow the soil surface to dry slightly between watering |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 1–3 feet tall, depending on cultivar and conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–12 inches apart |
| Blooming Season | Late spring through summer, depending on planting time and climate |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select a Sunny Location
Choose a garden area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Pink Cornflowers grow best in open spaces with good air circulation.
Choose a garden area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Pink Cornflowers grow best in open spaces with good air circulation.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, well-drained soil by removing weeds and large stones. Avoid overly rich soil, as excessive fertility can encourage leafy growth instead of flowers.
Prepare loose, well-drained soil by removing weeds and large stones. Avoid overly rich soil, as excessive fertility can encourage leafy growth instead of flowers.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds directly outdoors approximately 1/4 inch deep. Space them according to the desired planting arrangement and gently cover with a thin layer of soil.
Sow seeds directly outdoors approximately 1/4 inch deep. Space them according to the desired planting arrangement and gently cover with a thin layer of soil.
Step 4: Water and Maintain
Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Once established, water moderately and avoid prolonged waterlogging. Thin seedlings to approximately 6–12 inches apart for healthy growth.
Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Once established, water moderately and avoid prolonged waterlogging. Thin seedlings to approximately 6–12 inches apart for healthy growth.
Step 5: Enjoy the Flowers
Watch for pink blooms as the plants mature. Remove faded flowers to encourage additional flowering, or allow some flowers to develop seeds if you want to collect them for future planting.
Watch for pink blooms as the plants mature. Remove faded flowers to encourage additional flowering, or allow some flowers to develop seeds if you want to collect them for future planting.
Bring Soft Pink Beauty to Your Garden
Grow Pink Cornflowers for their delicate fringed blooms, attractive green foliage, and natural garden charm. These beautiful annual flowers are suitable for cottage gardens, colorful borders, pollinator spaces, and fresh flower arrangements. With plenty of sunshine, well-drained soil, and moderate watering, Pink Cornflower Seeds can help create a beautiful seasonal flower display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about Pink Cornflower flowering, seed sowing, and garden care.
When should you plant Pink Cornflower Seeds?
Pink Cornflower Seeds can generally be planted in early spring after the soil becomes workable. In regions with mild winters, fall sowing is also possible. Cornflowers prefer cool growing conditions and can be direct-sown outdoors. Choose the planting season according to your local climate and expected frost dates.
How long does it take for Pink Cornflowers to bloom from seeds?
Pink Cornflowers generally germinate within 7–14 days under favorable conditions. Flowering commonly begins approximately 65–85 days after sowing, depending on the cultivar, planting season, sunlight, and weather. Regular care and suitable growing conditions help support healthy flowering.
Can Pink Cornflowers grow in pots and containers?
Yes, Pink Cornflowers can grow in containers when provided with sufficient root space and good drainage. Choose a container with drainage holes and use a well-drained potting mix. Place it in a location receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Avoid transplanting established seedlings frequently because Cornflowers develop a taproot.