Colorful Mixed Blooms
Produces attractive flowers in blue, pink, purple, red, and white shades.
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Tall Mixed Bachelor Buttons, also known as Cornflowers, are annual flowering plants admired for their colorful, fringed blooms in shades of blue, pink, purple, red, and white. Their tall, branching stems add attractive color to cottage gardens, flower borders, and cutting gardens. They grow best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Produces attractive flowers in blue, pink, purple, red, and white shades.
Develops upright, branching stems that add height and color to garden displays.
Features distinctive fringed petals that create a delicate, classic cornflower appearance.
Flowers provide a useful source of nectar and pollen for bees and other beneficial insects.
| Scientific Name | Centaurea cyanus |
| Common Name | Tall Mixed Bachelor Buttons; Cornflower |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Annual Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Tall, upright, branching |
| Flower Color | Mixed Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, and White |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual in Zones 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Early spring or fall in mild climates |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost |
| Germination Time | 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–70°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; moderate moisture afterward |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 24–36 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | 8–12 inches apart |
| Days to Flower | Approximately 65–90 days from sowing |
Tall Mixed Bachelor Buttons produce colorful blue, pink, purple, red, and white flowers on graceful upright stems. They are a lovely choice for cottage gardens, flower borders, and cutting gardens. Grow them in sunny locations for seasonal floral color.
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Tall Mixed Bachelor Buttons produce a colorful combination of blue, pink, purple, red, and white flowers. The mix creates varied displays in garden borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
Tall Mixed Bachelor Buttons typically grow approximately 24–36 inches tall. Their upright, branching stems make them suitable for the middle or back of flower borders and cut-flower gardens.
Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage additional blooming and prevent early seed formation. Provide full sunlight, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture during active growth.