Centaurea cyanus. Also known as Cornflower, Pink Bachelor Button produces soft blush to rosy-pink blooms with delicate, fringed petals. An easy-to-grow annual that thrives in full sun and average to poor soil, reaching 24–36 inches tall. Excellent for cottage gardens, wildflower beds, and fresh or dried cut flowers. Attracts bees and other pollinators.
🌱Growing Information How to Grow Pink Bachelor Button from Seed
Planting Depth: ¼ inch Seed Spacing: 6–8 inches Row Spacing: 12–18 inches Germination Time: 7–14 days Days to Bloom: 60–70 days Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Tips: Pink Bachelor Buttons are easy-to-grow annual flowers that thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds directly in the garden in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or plant in fall in mild climates. These hardy flowers tolerate poor soil and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
