A single Pink Basketflower with a bud on a white background.
Pink Basketflower buds in a basket with large flowers on dark wooden background.
A side view close-up of a single Pink Basketflower against a bright white background.
Pink Basketflowers arranged on black background in various stages of maturity.
An arrangement of Pink Basketflowers in a basket on a white background.
Pink Basketflower with buds and petals on a black background.
A single Pink Basketflower bloom on a black background.
A single Pink Basketflower with a bud on a white background.
Pink Basketflower buds in a basket with large flowers on dark wooden background.
A side view close-up of a single Pink Basketflower against a bright white background.
Pink Basketflowers arranged on black background in various stages of maturity.
An arrangement of Pink Basketflowers in a basket on a white background.
Pink Basketflower with buds and petals on a black background.
A single Pink Basketflower bloom on a black background.

Basketflower Seeds,
Pink

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Description

Huge blooms are so easy to grow! This gorgeous, native annual wildflower will beckon droves of pollinators to your landscape! The deeply incised foliaged and pincushion blooms of basketflower are reminiscent of giant bachelor’s buttons, and this flower is a close relative. In fact, they are very welcoming to a bevy of beneficial beings, from insects to hummingbirds and even bobwhite quail! Pink basketflower ranges from 2 to 6 feet tall depending on location and soil. This is a top choice for pollinator buffer zones on farms, meadows, and pollinator gardens.

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

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Centaurea americana
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
110
Planting Depth
⅛–¼ in.
Plant Spacing
6–9 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–65°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Sow in place in fall or winter in mild-winter areas, or as early in spring as the ground can be worked where winters are severe; avoid transplanting, as the taproot resents disturbance. Sow 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep; sprouts appear in 7 to 14 days. Choose a well-draining, slightly acidic spot with full sun exposure, and allow about 110 days to bloom.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost. OR start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost.
  • Sow seeds 1/8 - 1/4in deep.
  • Sprouts in 7-14 days.
  • Sprouts in 21-36 days.
  • Ideal germination temperature 65-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Plant in a well-draining, slightly acidic area with full sun exposure.
  • Space plants 6-9 inches apart.
  • Prune developing tips and fertilize for prolific blooms.
  • Drought tolerant once established. Mature plants prefer drier soil.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Experiences minimal pest pressure.
  • May experience issues with powdery mildew in humid climates.
  • Adequate spacing may help aerate plants and prevent powdery mildew.

How to Save Seeds

  • Seeds can be easily removed from the mature, dry flowerheads.
  • Separate the seeds from chaff.
  • Let dry further in a paper bag or spread out on a screen for about a week.

FAQ

How far apart should basketflower be spaced?

Space plants 6 to 9 inches apart. Adequate spacing may help aerate plants and prevent powdery mildew.

How much water does it need?

It is drought tolerant once established, and mature plants prefer drier soil. Prune developing tips and fertilize for prolific blooms.

Will it return on its own?

This is a self-seeding annual that self-sows freely. Seeds can also be removed easily from the mature, dry flowerheads, separated from the chaff, and dried for about a week in a paper bag or spread on a screen.
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