Cornflower Blue Boy ( Centaurea cyanus) Blue Boy Batchelor Button Corn Flowers

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Cornflower Blue Boy ( Centaurea cyanus) Blue Boy Batchelor Button Corn Flowers

Annual

Height up to 3 ft

Cornflower, also known as Bachelor Buttons, are grown on breezy tall stems that sprout brilliant blue blossoms from late spring into the summer.

  • Suitable for containers, beds and great for cutting gardens and drying.
  • Deadhead occasionally
  • Will self seed generously
  • Was once used in the 17th century to sharpen eyesight as well as resolve pain and inflammation, which is why it is found in natural eye drops.
  • Full sun to part shade
  • Prefers well draining soils
  • Direct seed in early spring, cover seed slightly or start indoors; spacing 20-30 cm
  • Germinate in dark @20C and set out after danger of frost has passed
  • Attracts: perfect for butterfly gardens as it is a magnet for pollinators!
  • Seed Count: 30