Bachelor Button Seeds – Black

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Product description

Bachelor Button ‘Black’ is a striking variety known for its deep, dark maroon blooms that appear almost black under sunlight. These elegant flowers bring a touch of sophistication to gardens, borders, and floral arrangements. Highly valued for their easy growth and long blooming period, they are a favorite among gardeners looking for contrast and visual depth in their landscapes. Bachelor Buttons thrive in sunny locations, attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and perform well in a range of soil conditions.

Features:

  • Produces rich, dark maroon to nearly black blooms.

  • Excellent for cutting gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows.

  • Drought-tolerant and easy to grow from seed.

  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

  • Long-lasting flowers suitable for both fresh and dried arrangements.

  • Low-maintenance annual ideal for beginner gardeners.

Specifications:

  • Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus ‘Black Ball’

  • Common Name (US): Bachelor Button

  • Plant Type: Annual

  • Bloom Color: Deep Maroon to Black

  • Plant Height: 24–30 inches (60–75 cm)

  • Bloom Size: 1–2 inches in diameter

  • Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

  • Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

  • Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

  • Germination Time: 7–14 days

  • Days to Bloom: 75–85 days after sowing

  • Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

  • Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

  • Growing Season: Spring to Fall

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in all zones)

  • Best Planting Months (by Zone):

    • Zones 2–5: May to June

    • Zones 6–9: April to May

    • Zones 10–11: February to March

  • Use: Garden borders, meadows, container planting, and cut flower arrangements