Bachelor’s Button (Blue) Seeds – Cornflower (Winter)

Approx 50 Seeds in the pack

Bachelor’s Button (Cornflower), also known as Centaurea cyanus, is a charming annual flower admired for its vivid blue blooms and easy cultivation.

Description:

Bachelor’s Button features slender stems adorned with bright blue, pink, white, or purple blooms resembling fluffy buttons. Its delicate petals and fern-like foliage make it a lovely addition to flower beds, borders, and wildflower gardens.

Sowing Season:

Sow Bachelor’s Button seeds directly into the garden in early spring (February to March) or late summer (August to September) in Pakistan. They can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost for earlier blooms.

Soil:

Plant Bachelor’s Button in well-drained soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. It thrives in fertile, loamy soil but can tolerate poor soil conditions as well.

Transplantation:

Bachelor’s Button is best grown directly from seed, but if transplanting seedlings, do so carefully to avoid disturbing the roots. Transplant outdoors after the last frost date.

Care:

– Provide full sun for at least 6 hours daily.

– Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

– Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month to encourage healthy growth and blooming.

– Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Tips for Getting More Flowers:

– Deadhead spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering.

– Trim back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth and more flower production.

– Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

Deadheading:

Remove faded flowers by pinching or cutting them off just above a set of leaves. Deadheading encourages the plant to produce more blooms and prevents self-seeding, prolonging the blooming period.

Saving Seeds:

Allow some flowers to remain on the plant until they develop seed heads. Once the seed heads turn brown and dry, collect the seeds and store them in a cool, dry place for planting in the next season.

Bachelor’s Button, with its striking blooms and easy-going nature, is sure to brighten up any garden or landscape in Pakistan. With minimal care and attention, you’ll be rewarded with a profusion of charming flowers throughout the growing season.