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Blue Boy Bachelor’s Button Seeds Heirloom, Centaurea cyanus
$1.89
Free first class shipping on seed orders over $35- use code: BISEEDS
2 grams (~310 seeds)
With dazzling, sky-blue flowers, ‘Blue Boy’ is wonderful in mass, and because it is drought tolerant, it’s practically care free. Flowers can be used dried or fresh cut, while the edible petals make a colorful garnish to salads, crudités platters, or dinner plates. Also known as cornflower, bachelor’s button will “naturalize”, or self-sow, for another crop of blue flowers next year.
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Weight
.5 lbs
Free first class shipping on seed orders over $35- use code: BISEEDS
2 grams (~310 seeds)
With dazzling, sky-blue flowers, ‘Blue Boy’ is wonderful in mass, and because it is drought tolerant, it’s practically care free. Flowers can be used dried or fresh cut, while the edible petals make a colorful garnish to salads, crudités platters, or dinner plates. Also known as cornflower, bachelor’s button will “naturalize”, or self-sow, for another crop of blue flowers next year.
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
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″
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.
Free first class shipping on seed orders over $35- use code: BISEEDS
Shipping Countries: United States (US)
Ready to ship in 1-2 weeks
Shipping Policy
1-10 Business Days to ship each order. Purchases are shipped in the same order they are received, We prefer to ship on Mondays and Saturdays if possible. I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but cannot guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Refund Policy
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Vendor Information
- Store Name: Gemini Tropicals
- Vendor: Gemini Tropicals
- Address: Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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Helen Roger –
them. Excellent customer service, thank you
Ray Lawrence –
got them really fast. will be planting them this week
Anna –
Seeds are perfect. Thank you very much.
Bea –
Quickly delivered, quantity as described. Thank you very much.
Gabie Lee –
Beautiful! Thanks for your gift. Love it!
Lendell Leve –
Seeds arrived. very quickly.
S Doughtry –
Everything looks great. Tubers packaged well, look healthy and all have visible eyes. Thank you!!!
Laurel Vee –
Better than expected. Leaves are large and splashy. Very healthy shape, good packaging
Plantlover –
The owner has very good communication and answered all of my questions. Fast shipping and great quality of plant. And a fair price for it! Can’t wait to see it grow more leaves!
Hannah L –
Fast shipping, plant arrived in great condition, and received extra leaves! Overall great experience.