How to Grow Bachelor's Button Cornflower Seeds

Bachelor’s Buttons, also known as cornflowers, are easy-to-grow annual flowers that produce bright, long-lasting blooms and thrive in a wide range of conditions.

When to Plant

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked
• Can also be planted in late fall for earlier blooms the following season
• Prefers cooler growing conditions

Choose the Right Spot

• Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Well-draining soil
• Tolerates average to poor soil conditions

How to Plant Seeds

1. Loosen the soil and remove weeds
2. Scatter seeds or plant:
   • Depth: ¼ inch deep
   • Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
3. Lightly cover with soil
4. Water gently

Germination typically occurs in 7–14 days

Watering and Care

• Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings are established
• Once mature, plants are drought-tolerant
• Avoid overwatering

Maintenance Tips

• Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding
• Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
• Taller plants may benefit from light support in rich soil

Bloom Time

• Blooms in late spring to early summer
• Can continue blooming longer with proper maintenance
• Suitable for cutting and attracting pollinators

Additional Tips

• Works well in borders, beds, and wildflower mixes
• Reseeds easily under the right conditions
• Available in multiple colors including blue, pink, white, and purple