How to Grow Bachelor’s Button (Cornflower)
Packing = 120 Seeds
These charming cottage-garden flowers are easy to grow, bloom quickly, and create a beautiful mix of colors. They’re also loved by bees and butterflies 🐝🦋
Follow the simple steps below for best results:
✅ 1. Best Time to Plant
Bachelor’s Buttons prefer cool weather, so direct sowing outdoors works best.
Cold winter climates: sow in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked
Mild winter climates: sow in late fall / winter for spring blooms
You can also sow again in early summer for a second round of flowers.
✅ 2. Where to Plant
Sunlight: Full sun is best (6+ hours daily) for strong stems and lots of blooms ☀️
Soil: Any average soil is fine, but well-draining soil is important
They even grow beautifully in slightly poor soil — no heavy fertilizing needed.
✅ 3. How to Sow Seeds (Direct Sowing Recommended)
Loosen the top layer of soil and remove weeds
Scatter seeds lightly over the area
Cover with a thin layer of soil (about 1/8–1/4 inch / 3–6 mm)
Water gently to settle the seeds
🌱 Germination: usually 7–14 days
✅ 4. Spacing & Thinning
Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them to:
6–10 inches apart (15–25 cm)
This gives airflow and prevents mildew.
✅ 5. Watering
Keep soil lightly moist while seeds are sprouting
After plants establish, water only when the top soil feels dry
Bachelor’s Buttons are drought-tolerant once grown 🌾
⚠️ Too much water = weak stems and fewer flowers
✅ 6. For More Blooms!
To keep flowers coming all season:
🌼 Deadhead regularly (snip off spent blooms)
This encourages continuous flowering.
Want them to self-seed for next year?
Leave a few flowers to dry at the end of the season 🌿
✅ 7. Growing in Pots
Bachelor’s Buttons also thrive in containers!
Use a pot at least 8–10 inches deep (20–25 cm)
Choose a well-draining potting mix
Water when the top inch dries out
🌿 What to Expect
Blooms appear around 8–10 weeks after sowing
Mixed colors will bloom in soft, natural waves
Great for cutting, drying, and pollinator gardens 💐
💛 Quick Tips
✔ No need for rich fertilizer
✔ Full sun = best flowers
✔ Thin plants for airflow
✔ Deadhead for longer bloom time
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