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Blue Boy Bachelor's Button Seeds
Blue Boy Bachelor's Button Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
With dazzling, sky-blue flowers, 'Blue Boy' is wonderful in mass, and because it is drought tolerant, it's practically care free. Flowers can be used dried or fresh cut, while the edible petals make a colorful garnish to salads, crudités platters, or dinner plates. Also known as cornflower, bachelor's button will "naturalize", or self-sow, for another crop of blue flowers next year.
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Europe and Asia
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"-36" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: ½"–1" wide, sky blue flowers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, 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.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"–10"
Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–10"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life harvest in the morning and choose buds that are about half open.
- SamVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 27, 2025Absolutely gorgeous
Easily germinate. Gorgeous colors.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 30, 2025Hey Sam,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so happy that you found the Blue Boy Bachelor's Button Seeds so easy to germinate and that you're loving those gorgeous colors! It's wonderful to hear they performed so well for you. Keep on growing 🌻️
- JoleaRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 27, 20245 Stars
Here are some intermixed with cosmos. I have such wonderful experience with Botanical Interest seeds! I am getting 100% germination from seeds I just started for 2024 from last year’s seed packet. They bloomed all summer last year and readily re-seed. Vibrant color that just pops! I love Bachelor Buttons! Zone 8b, Washington state.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Staci B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 20, 2025Botanical interest never disappoints!
As with every seed order I receive from botanical interests I’m always amazed at how well the seeds germinate- so much better than the majority of other seed companies.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningNov 24, 2025Hey Staci,
It's wonderful to know that you keep coming back to us because of the quality and reliability you've come to expect. Your loyalty and trust in our seeds means the world to us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Thomas M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 27, 20245 Stars
Have grown these in another place successfully for years. excited to try them with new soil in a new yard.. favorite flower
- Donald B.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsNov 3, 20243 Stars
Seeds haven’t been planted yet. Gift for next growing season
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
