Centaurea cyanus "Pinkie"
A variation of the traditional blue, this old-fashioned favorite is beautiful in pink too. Long-stemmed with light pink blooms, this Bachelor Button is just as easy to grow as the originals. A classic flower for weddings and ceremonies. In zones 7-10, it can be a planted in the fall as well.
Type: AnnualSun: Full
Planting Depth: Broadcast
Spacing: Broadcast
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 60 days
Height: 2-3'
Zones: 3-10
Planting Instructions
Type: AnnualSun: Full
Planting Depth: Broadcast
Spacing: Broadcast
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 60 days
Height: 2-3'
Zones: 3-10
Approx seeds per order 200
Sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Or, start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost and transplant seedlings.
Plant seeds individually or broadcast them over an area and thin them out as needed.
Brush an 1/8-1/4” layer of soil over the seeds, so they are just covered. Do not bury them – they need sun to germinate. Water the seeds directly after planting and then water consistently throughout the season. Too many flower seedlings will compete for nutrients and space, so be sure to thin them once they reach a few inches tall.