Organic knapweed 'Bachelor's Buttons'
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Organic 'Bachelor's Buttons' cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
(aka Cornflower)
The cornflower 'Bachelor's Buttons' is an iconic wildflower , prized for its delicate and colorful blooms . This mix combines blue, white, pink, and mauve flowers on slender stems reaching 60 to 75 cm in height . Highly floriferous, it adds a natural and romantic touch to flowerbeds, while also attracting abundant pollinators .
The flowers are edible and often used to decorate salads, desserts, and herbal teas. Easy to grow and cold-tolerant , this cornflower is ideal for northern gardens and successive spring sowings.
Type: Annual flower
Plant habit: Upright, light
Plant height: 60 to 75 cm
Flower colors: Blue, white, pink, mauve
Quantity per packet: 50 seeds
Maturity: Approximately 70 days
Family: Asteraceae
Uses: Edible flowers, flower beds, bouquets
Companion plants: Cosmos, zinnia, calendula
Incompatible plants: No notable incompatibilities
Farming method
Sow in spring , either directly outdoors or start indoors. Cornflowers tolerate frost , allowing for early sowing. Plant in full sun , in well-drained soil , even poor soil.
To prolong flowering, sow seeds successively every 2 to 4 weeks and remove faded flowers.
