Description

Bachelor's Button 'Blue Boy' showcases vibrant sky-blue flowers that create a stunning display, especially when grown in mass. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and is practically care-free, making it a favorite for gardeners. The ½”–1″ wide flowers are not only beautiful but also edible, making them an excellent choice for garnishing salads, crudités platters, or dinner plates. Known for its ability to self-sow, this annual flower will naturally reappear the following season, ensuring a fresh crop of blue blooms. It also attracts pollinators, is deer-resistant, and offers long-lasting cut flowers.

This packet has 310 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Europe and Asia
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″-36″ tall, 12″ wide
Variety Information: ½”–1″ wide, sky blue flowers
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, or in late summer/fall for blooms the following season. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Not recommended; does not transplant well. Use biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8″–10″
Thinning: When 1″–2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″–10″

Growing Info:

Special Care: For optimum germination, chill seed in the refrigerator for 5 days before sowing.

Harvesting: For longest vase life harvest in the morning and choose buds that are about half open.