
Bring classic cottage garden charm to your landscape with our premium Mixed Colors Cornflower seeds (Centaurea cyanus). Also widely known as Bachelor’s Buttons, these iconic, easy-to-grow annuals are celebrated for their vibrant, jewel-toned blossoms and their ability to attract a flurry of beneficial pollinators. This colorful mixture includes beautiful shades of electric blue, pink, white, and deep maroon. Whether you are building a dedicated cutting garden or looking for reliable, long-blooming color, this mix is a quintessential, low-maintenance choice.
Why gardeners choose them:
• Stunning spectrum of blue, pink, white, and maroon blooms
• Essential pollinator magnet for bees and butterflies
• Excellent cut flowers with a long vase life
• Hardy and resilient in cool weather
• Easy to establish—ideal for direct sowing
Growth Habit: Upright, branching annual
Bloom Colors: Blue, pink, white, maroon
Height: 24–36 inches
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Sowing Depth: 1/8 inch
Planting Instructions:
• Best suited for direct sowing in early spring or autumn.
• Scatter seeds over prepared, well-draining soil.
• Cover lightly (1/8 inch) as they need a bit of light for germination.
• Thin to 8–12 inches apart for optimal airflow.
• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the flowering season.
Frequently Asked Questions:
• Are they easy to grow? Yes, one of the easiest annuals for direct sowing.
• Do they need full sun? For the most prolific blooms, full, direct sun is recommended.
• Can I use these as cut flowers? Absolutely, they are a florist favorite.
• Are they heat-tolerant? They prefer cooler temps and perform best in spring and early summer.