Tall White Bachelor Button (Centaurea cyanus) – Heirloom Cornflower with Classic White Blooms, 100+ Seeds
Centaurea cyanus
Minimum: 100+ seeds
Add a touch of classic elegance to your garden with Tall White Bachelor Button Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), a stunning variety known for its delicate, pure white blooms that stand tall on sturdy stems. These graceful flowers make a striking addition to any landscape, cutting garden, or wildflower meadow, attracting beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies. A true heirloom favorite, bachelor buttons are easy to grow and thrive in various conditions, making them perfect for both beginner and seasoned gardeners.
Key Features:
- Elegant White Blooms: This variety of Bachelor Button Cornflower produces charming, pure white flowers that add a sophisticated touch to garden beds, borders, and bouquets. Their clean, crisp color beautifully contrasts with greenery and other colorful flowers, creating a visually stunning display.
- Attracts Pollinators: Bachelor buttons are known for their ability to draw in beneficial pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other nectar-loving insects. By planting these flowers, you're supporting the health of your local ecosystem and helping to boost pollination for nearby plants.
- Tall and Sturdy: With long, robust stems, these flowers are ideal for cutting and arranging in vases, making them a favorite for floral displays. Their height also allows them to stand out beautifully in garden beds and borders.
- Easy to Grow & Low Maintenance: Bachelor buttons are easy to grow from seed and require minimal care, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. They tolerate various soil conditions and thrive in full sun, offering continuous blooms throughout the growing season.
- Versatile Garden Addition: Whether used in wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, or cutting gardens, these Tall White Bachelor Buttons provide a versatile, long-lasting bloom. They can be planted en masse for a sea of white flowers or mixed with other varieties for a more colorful, diverse display.
Growing Tips:
- Planting Location: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Bachelor buttons prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Ensure they have room to grow tall without being shaded out by other plants.
- Sowing Instructions: Direct sow the seeds outdoors after the last frost. If starting indoors, plant seeds in seed trays 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant them outside when the danger of frost has passed. Space plants about 6-12 inches apart to allow for full, bushy growth.
- Watering Needs: Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Once established, these plants are fairly drought-tolerant but will benefit from regular watering, especially during dry spells.
- Bloom Time: Expect blooms to appear from late spring through summer. Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.
- Cutting Flowers: For the best cut flowers, harvest when the blooms are just starting to open. Cut the stems early in the morning and place them in water immediately to extend vase life.
Uses:
- Cut Flower Arrangements: The tall, sturdy stems and elegant white blooms make these flowers perfect for cutting and arranging in fresh or dried bouquets. Their long vase life ensures that your arrangements stay beautiful for days.
- Wildflower Meadows & Pollinator Gardens: Plant Bachelor Button Cornflowers in wildflower meadows or pollinator gardens to attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, supporting biodiversity and healthy pollination.
- Garden Borders & Edging: Use these flowers to line garden paths, borders, or the edges of flower beds. Their tall, upright growth creates a lovely natural fence that helps define garden areas.
- Container Gardening: Although tall, these Bachelor Buttons can be grown in large containers, making them a versatile choice for decks, patios, and other small spaces. Just be sure to provide enough room for their roots and water regularly.
Why Choose Tall White Bachelor Button Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)?
Tall White Bachelor Button Cornflower brings a touch of classic beauty to any garden. With their elegant blooms, easy-to-grow nature, and ability to attract beneficial pollinators, these flowers are a fantastic choice for those looking to enhance their outdoor space. Whether planted in beds, borders, or bouquets, they provide a sense of grace and sophistication, along with the joy of effortless gardening.
Grow these stunning blooms for a timeless garden experience – choose Tall White Bachelor Button Cornflowers and enjoy their beauty all season long.