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Black Ball Cornflower

Quick Facts:

  • Dark, intensely colored blooms
  • Attractive, silvery stems and leaves
  • Great for beds, borders, and meadows
  • Deer, rabbit, and drought resistant
  • Grows 36" tall; Blooms in summer

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Black Ball Cornflower

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Centaurea cyanus

Black Ball Cornflower enchants with its rich, intensely dark purple blooms that create a stunning contrast against tall, elegant silver stems, making them a perfect choice for bouquets. These charming flowers, also known as bachelor buttons, thrive in a range of soil types and in both full or partial sun. 'Black Ball' is a truly versatile plant, displaying its resilience as it stands up to heat and drought while remaining unattractive to deer.

This remarkable variety feels equally at home in well-kept beds and borders as it does in meadow gardens. In the latter, 'Black Ball' becomes a beacon, attracting a delightful array of pollinators and beneficial ... More

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Centaurea cyanus

Black Ball Cornflower enchants with its rich, intensely dark purple blooms that create a stunning contrast against tall, elegant silver stems, making them a perfect choice for bouquets. These charming flowers, also known as bachelor buttons, thrive in a range of soil types and in both full or partial sun. 'Black Ball' is a truly versatile plant, displaying its resilience as it stands up to heat and drought while remaining unattractive to deer.

This remarkable variety feels equally at home in well-kept beds and borders as it does in meadow gardens. In the latter, 'Black Ball' becomes a beacon, attracting a delightful array of pollinators and beneficial insects, making your garden come alive with activity.

An extra treat lies in the edible petals of these cornflowers. You can sprinkle them onto salads or add a touch of whimsy to your desserts. 'Black Ball' is not just a sight to behold; it's a multi-faceted addition to your garden, pleasing both the eyes and the palate.

Centaurea cyanus

Black Ball Cornflower enchants with its rich, intensely dark purple blooms that create a stunning contrast against tall, elegant silver stems, making them a perfect choice for bouquets. These charming flowers, also known as bachelor buttons, thrive in a range of soil types and in both full or partial sun. 'Black Ball' is a truly versatile plant, displaying its resilience as it stands up to heat and drought while remaining unattractive ... read more

read less

Centaurea cyanus

Black Ball Cornflower enchants with its rich, intensely dark purple blooms that create a stunning contrast against tall, elegant silver stems, making them a perfect choice for bouquets. These charming flowers, also known as bachelor buttons, thrive in a range of soil types and in both full or partial sun. 'Black Ball' is a truly versatile plant, displaying its resilience as it stands up to heat and drought while remaining unattractive to deer.

This remarkable variety feels equally at home in well-kept beds and borders as it does in meadow gardens. In the latter, 'Black Ball' becomes a beacon, attracting a delightful array of pollinators and beneficial insects, making your garden come alive with activity.

An extra treat lies in the edible petals of these cornflowers. You can sprinkle them onto salads or add a touch of whimsy to your desserts. 'Black Ball' is not just a sight to behold; it's a multi-faceted addition to your garden, pleasing both the eyes and the palate.

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How to Grow Bachelor's Buttons

Bachelor's Buttons need well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and full sun for at least 6 hours a day. They prefer cooler temperatures and should be planted in early spring or late summer.

After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 1/8" deep in average, well-drained soil.  Germination will occur in 5-24 days.  After germination has occurred, thin to one seedling every 10-12". 

Harden off seedlings for a few days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, dig a hole roughly the size of the root ball and lower the seedling in, being careful not to disturb the roots. Backfill with loose soil and water well. Space plants 10-12" in all directions. Keep well-watered until the plants are established.

Bachelor's Buttons are generally very healthy and easy-to-grow. Removing spent blooms will promote flowering.

Bachelor's buttons make excellent cut flowers. They have a long vase life, come in a variety of colors, and are easy to arrange. If harvested as the blooms are just beginning to open, you can expect the flowers to last about a week in a vase.

CONSIDERATIONS:

To harvest bachelor's buttons seeds, wait until the flowers have dried and turned brown. Cut the flower heads off and place them in a paper bag. Shake the bag to release the seeds.

HARVESTING SEED:

SEED LONGETIVITY:

Bachelor's buttons seeds typically maintain their viability for up to three years when stored in a cool, dry place.

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