Bachelor's Button Polka Dot Mixed Colors

Very hardy and easy to grow. Produces an abundance of beautiful double flowers in red, pink, white and blue. A favorite for cut flowers. Great in dry areas.

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)

Spacing: 1″ (3cm)

Sprouts In: 6-10 days

Thinning: 6-10″ (15-20cm)

Select a sunny location with average soil. Plant outdoors after all danger of frost. May be started indoors three to four weeks early, but they are very easy to grow when started directly in the garden or pot. Keep soil evenly moist and well weeded while plants are young. In mild climates, plant in fall for winter color.

Cut flowers regularly to extend blooming season. Do not fertilize.

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus

Height: 12-18″ (30-46cm)

Bloom Period: summer

Type: annual