Bachelor's Button, Pinkie

(Centaurea cyanus) 90 days. Sweetheart pink double petals add charm and cheer to pollinator gardens, beds, borders and containers. Plants reach 2.5 feet tall, covered in bubblegum colored blooms that are indeed edible.

• Sun: 6-12 hrs
• Sprouts in 7-14 days
• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-10” apart
• Frost Hardy: YES
• Centaurea cyanus

Growing Tips: Sow in place in fall or winter in mild winter climates or early spring where winters are severe. Space plants 8-12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self-sows freely.