Centaurea

A great flower for sunny borders, containers and cut flowers. Hardy, durable, long-blooming perennial. Large, delicate, finely fringed flowers bloom over a long season.

In warm climates, plant in summer to early fall for winter bloom. It readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. Tall Blue cornflower makes for a beautiful display of dark blue flowers that are attractive as cut or dried...

In warm climates, plant in summer to early fall for winter bloom. It readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. Dwarf Mix cornflower makes for a beautiful display of blue, pink, red and white flowers that are attractive...

In warm climates, plant in summer to early fall for winter bloom. It readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. Dwarf Blue cornflower makes for a beautiful display of dark blue flowers that are attractive as cut or dried...

In warm climates, plant in summer to early fall for winter bloom. It readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. Tall Mix cornflower makes for a beautiful display of blue, pink, red and white flowers that are attractive as...

Flowers are pure white, and plants grow to 36 inches tall. Cornflower is also known as bachelor button. Suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden.

Flowers are a medium pink, and plants grow to 36 inches tall. Cornflower is also known as bachelor button. Suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden.

Flowers are a deep, rosy red, and plants grow to 36 inches tall. Cornflower is also known as bachelor button. Suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden.

3 inches across, they are utterly distinctive, with very large centers of maroon-purple so deep it looks nearly black, surrounded by long, thin, sparsely-set petals of rich blue. Easy to grow in well-drained, dry soil and full sun, these 18-inch plants...

Seeds: Flowers will turn into fluffy seed heads containing dark brown achenes in the middle. The bud is encased in luminous, pale golden bracts, which resemble woven baskets. When to Set Outside After all danger of frost has passed.

Historic use as a "remedy for weak eyes."Coming Soon Add a sprinkle of brilliant blue and a sweet spicy flavor to salads and quick breads.

Keep at 65-70°F. Diseases & Pests: Avoid fungal troubles by placing in a location that has good air circulation. Fertile, well-drained, alkaline soils best, with low water needs once established.Sowing Instructions: Depth: Depth: 1/4-1/2" Sprout Time:...

Their softly fringed thistle-like blooms are found in delicate shades of lilac, rose, white, or purple and make wonderful cut flowers when picked just as they open. These sweet honey-scented flowers were named in honor of the 17th century Turkish sultan...

A favorite cut flower, it was listed in Buist's 1942 catalog, but disappeared until the later 1940s. Growing Directions: Spacing: 8 inches Tip: Sow several times during season. Ruffled, dark maroon, thistle-shaped flowers contrast with the silvery cast...

After the bright flowers fade in midsummer, the birds swoop in to devour the ample supply of seeds. A fabulous cut flower that is at home in the veggie garden in rows for easy cutting, the casual wildflower meadow and mixed flower bed.

Seeds: Flowers will turn into seed heads containing achenes. An heirloom variety referenced in many an early seed list, it makes excellent cut flowers and blooms early summer. Placement & Cultivation Cornflowers do best in regular, well-drained soil with...

Sprout Time: 5-20 days Starting Indoors: Not recommended. What You'll Grow Plant: Stems clad with lobed leaves at the bottom and lance-shaped leaves moving up the stem. Thin to about 8" apart about 1-2 weeks after germination.

A lovely mix of colors including purples, blues and pinks, perfect for attaching to your lapel! Pair with agrostemma and poppies for early summer abundance. The jagged petal edges are frosted in pure white on this great bachelor's button.

Seeds: Flowers will turn into seed heads containing achenes. Cheerful blooms all season long in moderate summer areas, no fussing over needed! Easy to grow and wonderful cut. Great for borders or cottage/wildflower gardens.

Sprout time is about 5-20 days. A favorite cut flower, it was listed in Buist's 1942 catalog, but disappeared until the later 1940s. Sprout Time: 5-20 days Starting Indoors: Not recommended.

The vibrant violet thistle-like single flowers are rich with nectar and pollen. Lime enriched soil suits it best. Summer-blooming.Coming Soon Native to Europe, where it is often called greater knapweed, it is a well-behaved member of the centaurea genus.

Sow twice during the spring and early summer for all season bloom. Each flower has a uique starry pattern of rosy pink and white on single and semi-double flowers. Self sows.Coming Soon

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