Bachelor Button – Pinkie

Bachelor Button ‘Pinkie’ is a tall, vibrant pink variety of the classic cornflower, offering a cheerful twist on the more traditional blue. With its soft yet eye-catching color and sturdy stems, this variety is ideal for cut flower gardens, borders, wildflower plantings, and cottage garden designs. Plants typically grow 24 to 36 inches tall, making them a bold addition to any sunny garden space.

Bachelor Buttons prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and are widely loved for being resilient, low-maintenance annuals. In USDA Zones 7–10, they can be fall planted, allowing them to overwinter and bloom early in spring. In cooler climates, seeds should be direct-sown outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. While they can be started indoors, Bachelor Buttons usually do better when sown directly into the garden, as they develop strong taproots that don’t always transplant well.

This variety, like others in the Centaurea cyanus species, is extremely easy to grow from seed and ideal for gardeners of all levels. The long-lasting blooms are excellent for fresh cut arrangements, and the plant is known for attracting pollinators, including bees and butterflies. It is also typically deer- and rabbit-resistant, and tolerant of dry conditions once established.

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.