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Product Details
Product Details
With vivid color, 'Black Magic' makes great dried or cut flowers, while edible petals make a stunning garnish to salads, crudités platters, or dinner plates. Bachelor's button, also called cornflower, will "naturalize"; it self-sows for another crop of flowers the following season, and birds love the seed heads!
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Europe and Asia
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 20"–24" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: ½"–1" wide, very dark maroon flowers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, or in late summer/fall for blooms the following season. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Not recommended; does not transplant well. Use biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance.
Sprouts in: 7–14 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 8"–10"
Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–10"
- BrandiRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 6, 2026Pretty flowers
Done in a green house indoors during winter and early spring months in New York.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 7, 2026Hey Brandi,
We're so happy to hear your Black Magic Bachelor's Button Seeds produced such pretty flowers! Your photo shows just how pretty they are. Growing them in your greenhouse during those New York winter and early spring months is such a smart way to get a head start on the season. These dark, dramatic beauties are going to add such gorgeous contrast to your garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Anastasia C.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsFeb 18, 2026Black bachelor buttons
Spotty growth. I'm glad I purchased extra seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 20, 2026Hey Anastasia,
Thanks for sharing your experience with our Black Magic Bachelor's Button Seeds! We're glad to hear you had the foresight to get extra seeds - that's always a smart move when trying out new varieties! Spotty germination can definitely be frustrating, and we appreciate you letting us know about your results. We hope the extra seeds help fill in those gaps and that you'll get to enjoy the beautiful deep purple blooms these bachelor's buttons are known for. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Fiona G.Rated 4 out of 5 starsMar 22, 20254 Stars
Winter sown on 02/09 and bursting thru the hole in the bottle on 03/22. The bottle is half black magic and half another variety. Very pleased so far. First time growing these and first time winter sowing.
- JoleaRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 27, 20245 Stars
Excellent germination and deep, rich color! I am growing a flat of these from last year’s seed packet and got 100% germination. Excited to grow these again. Unusual and stunning! Zone 8b, Washington state.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Maddi F.Rated 5 out of 5 starsAug 16, 20235 Stars
I live in Zone 4b on Lake Superior in Northern MN. I started some seeds inside and direct-sowed some outside - the inside starts all died but the direct-sowed flowers are all thriving.
