Bachelor Buttons Seeds – Black Ball Dark Maroon

Bachelor Buttons Seeds – Black Ball Dark Maroon Cornflower produce striking, deep maroon blooms that add rich color and texture to gardens and floral displays. These easy-to-grow annuals thrive in full sunlight and well-drained soil, making them perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, and cutting gardens. Known for their drought tolerance and long-lasting blooms, they attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.

Features:

• Produces dark maroon, ball-shaped flowers with a velvety texture

• Excellent for borders, flower beds, and cut flower arrangements

• Easy to grow and maintain; drought-tolerant once established

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

• Suitable for both garden beds and containers

Specifications:

• Common Name: Bachelor Buttons (Cornflower)

• Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus

• Variety: Black Ball Dark Maroon

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Color: Deep Maroon / Blackish Red

• Light Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate

• Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches

• Plant Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart

• Germination Time: 7 to 14 days

• Days to Bloom: 75 to 90 days from planting

• Growing Season: Spring to Summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11

• Sowing Time by Zone:

  • Zones 2–6: Start indoors in early spring or sow outdoors after frost (March–May)

  • Zones 7–11: Direct sow in fall or early spring (October–March)

• Temperature for Germination: 60°F to 70°F (16°C to 21°C)