Tall Red Centaurea Seeds

The Tall Red Cornflower, also known as the bachelor button, blooms a deep, rosy red hued flowers that makes a perfect cut flower. This plant variety grows to be 36 inches tall and produces its beautiful flowers that have edible petals. The Tall Red is suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden.

Plant Height: 28-36″

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus

Seed Type: Seed

Additional Characteristics: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Birds

Seeds Per Gram: 196

Seeds Per Pound: 89,000

Packet: 500 Seeds

Sow Depth: 1/4″

Seeds Per Ounce: 5,563

Breed: Open-pollinated

Sun: Full Sun / Partial Shade

Uses: Cut Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

Sow Method: Direct Sow,Transplant

Sow Per 1000 Sq Ft: 4 Ounces

Categories: Flowers

Days To Maturity (# Days): 75

Seeds Per Acre: 15 lbs

Growing Instructions

Learning Download:How to Grow Cornflower

The Cornflower is also known as the bachelor button, and it can be harvested in the summer or fall depending on when it is planted. Cornflower can reach 3 feet in height and attract birds and butterflies. Blooms can reach up to 1 inch wide.

Before Planting:Cornflower is not picky when it comes to soil conditions, but it does prefer a sunny location to grow. Prior to planting, loosen the soil in the garden and amend it with 4 inches of compost.

Planting:Plant the seeds one week before the last frost of the season. Plant them 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart.

Watering:Water the flowers 1 inch per week.

Fertilizer:Feed the Cornflower with an all-purpose fertilizer once a month.

Days to Maturity:Cornflowers begin flowering in early June and will continue to flower through August. Sometimes, they can even begin flowering in March if planted in a warmer climate.

Harvesting:Cornflowers make a great cut flower to bring inside and also work for dried flower arrangements since the flowers retain their color even after being dried.

Tips:Cornflowers are hardy, but they can be susceptible to mold and mildew if overwatered and not given enough space for good air circulation.