Bachelor Button – Red
$2.50 – $22.95Price range: $2.50 through $22.95
Bachelor Button ‘Red’ is a tall, striking variety of the classic cornflower, showcasing bold, deep red blooms that bring vibrant contrast to the garden. With its upright growth habit and eye-catching color, this variety is ideal for cut flower arrangements, pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, and border plantings. Plants typically reach 24 to 36 inches in height.
Bachelor Buttons thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained soil. This variety is a hardy annual and is well-suited for fall planting in USDA Zones 7–10, where it can overwinter and bloom early in the spring. In cooler climates, sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring once the soil can be worked. While it is possible to start seeds indoors, Bachelor Buttons develop long taproots and typically establish better when direct-sown.
These flowers are among the easiest to grow from seed, making them perfect for beginner gardeners. The long, sturdy stems and vivid red blooms make them excellent for fresh cut flower arrangements. Bachelor Buttons also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, while being generally resistant to deer and rabbits. Once established, they are relatively drought-tolerant and require minimal care.
The red variety is a unique alternative to the traditional blue cornflower, and pairs beautifully with other Bachelor Button colors for a multicolored cottage garden effect.
SPECIAL NOTE: Bachelor Buttons (Centaurea cyanus) are considered invasive or regulated in certain U.S. regions. They are prohibited in North Carolina, monitored in Washington State, and listed as invasive in West Virginia, Georgia, and parts of eastern Oregon. If you live in one of these areas or are concerned about their spread, you can still enjoy them responsibly. Regularly cutting the flowers for bouquets and deadheading spent blooms will help prevent self-seeding. Monitor their growth closely to keep them from spreading beyond your intended planting area. As always, check with your state’s Department of Agriculture or consult the USDA’s invasive species list before planting.
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The broadcast rate for seeding is 50 – 62.5 pounds per acre.
The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 25 pounds per acre.
Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
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10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
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1/4 Pound | $12.00 | ||
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1 Pound | $22.95 | ||
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Scientific Name | Centaurea cyanus |
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Product Type | Flower, Herb |
USDA Zone | 3 to 10 |
Cycle | Annual |
Color | Red |
Height | 24-36" |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Germination Time | 7-25 days |
Weeks to Bloom | 8 to 9 weeks |
Origin | Introduced species |
Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 25 |
Seeds Per Pound | 96,000 |
Pollen/Nectar | Nectar, Pollen |
Pollinator(s) | Bats, Birds, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Native Bees |
Notes | Bachelor Buttons prefer full sun and well-drained soil |
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