Black Cornflower – 50 Seeds
Add a touch of drama and mystery to your garden with our Black Ball Cornflower seeds. This stunning heirloom, also known as Bachelor's Button, is prized for its unique, deep maroon-black blooms that have a rich, velvety texture. The striking, dark color provides a beautiful contrast to brighter flowers in the garden and in bouquets. An easy-to-grow and prolific bloomer, this is a must-have for any cutting garden seeking a touch of moody, dramatic elegance. ⭐ What you'll love Unique and dramatic flowers in a deep, velvety, maroon-black color. An excellent and long-lasting cut flower for adding depth to arrangements. An incredibly easy-to-grow annual that readily self-sows. A favorite of bees and other beneficial pollinators. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Black Ball Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 24-36 inches Days to Maturity: 65-80 days USDA Zone: 2-11 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fall sowing is also excellent in mild climates. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-12 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; is not picky about quality. Care: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a continuous bloom season. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Add a touch of drama and mystery to your garden with our Black Ball Cornflower seeds. This stunning heirloom, also known as Bachelor's Button, is prized for its unique, deep maroon-black blooms that have a rich, velvety texture. The striking, dark color provides a beautiful contrast to brighter flowers in the garden and in bouquets. An easy-to-grow and prolific bloomer, this is a must-have for any cutting garden seeking a touch of moody, dramatic elegance.
⭐ What you'll love
- Unique and dramatic flowers in a deep, velvety, maroon-black color.
- An excellent and long-lasting cut flower for adding depth to arrangements.
- An incredibly easy-to-grow annual that readily self-sows.
- A favorite of bees and other beneficial pollinators.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Black Ball Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 24-36 inches
- Days to Maturity: 65-80 days
- USDA Zone: 2-11
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fall sowing is also excellent in mild climates.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; is not picky about quality.
- Care: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a continuous bloom season.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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