Bachelor's Button Mixed Seeds, Cornflower

How to Grow Bachelor's Button (Cornflower) 
Packing = 120 Seeds

These charming cottage-garden flowers are easy to grow, bloom quickly, and create a beautiful mix of colors. They're also loved by bees and butterflies 🐝🦋

Follow the simple steps below for best results:

✅ 1. Best Time to Plant

Bachelor's Buttons prefer cool weather, so direct sowing outdoors works best.

Cold winter climates: sow in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked

Mild winter climates: sow in late fall / winter for spring blooms

You can also sow again in early summer for a second round of flowers.

✅ 2. Where to Plant

Sunlight: Full sun is best (6+ hours daily) for strong stems and lots of blooms ☀️

Soil: Any average soil is fine, but well-draining soil is important

They even grow beautifully in slightly poor soil — no heavy fertilizing needed.

✅ 3. How to Sow Seeds (Direct Sowing Recommended)

Loosen the top layer of soil and remove weeds

Scatter seeds lightly over the area

Cover with a thin layer of soil (about 1/8–1/4 inch / 3–6 mm)

Water gently to settle the seeds

🌱 Germination: usually 7–14 days

✅ 4. Spacing & Thinning

Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them to:

6–10 inches apart (15–25 cm)
This gives airflow and prevents mildew.

✅ 5. Watering

Keep soil lightly moist while seeds are sprouting

After plants establish, water only when the top soil feels dry

Bachelor's Buttons are drought-tolerant once grown 🌾

⚠️ Too much water = weak stems and fewer flowers

✅ 6. For More Blooms!

To keep flowers coming all season:

🌼 Deadhead regularly (snip off spent blooms)
This encourages continuous flowering.

Want them to self-seed for next year?
Leave a few flowers to dry at the end of the season 🌿

✅ 7. Growing in Pots

Bachelor's Buttons also thrive in containers!

Use a pot at least 8–10 inches deep (20–25 cm)

Choose a well-draining potting mix

Water when the top inch dries out

🌿 What to Expect

Blooms appear around 8–10 weeks after sowing

Mixed colors will bloom in soft, natural waves

Great for cutting, drying, and pollinator gardens 💐

💛 Quick Tips

✔ No need for rich fertilizer
✔ Full sun = best flowers
✔ Thin plants for airflow
✔ Deadhead for longer bloom time