HOW TO GROW BACHELOR BUTTON FLOWERS

PINK BACHELOR BUTTON FLOWER

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INTRODUCTION

Looking to add a splash of old-fashioned charm to your garden?

Bachelor buttons, also known as cornflowers, are easy-to-grow annuals and deliver vibrant blues, purples, pinks and whites.

These cottage garden favorites are not only beautiful but also pollinator-friendly and perfect for cutting gardens.

Whether you’re starting from seed or tucking them into containers, growing bachelor buttons is simple, rewarding, and ideal for gardeners of all levels.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

BACHELOR BUTTONS

WHAT WE’LL COVER

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
WHAT WE’LL COVER
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION
WHEN TO PLANT
WATERING
CARE TIPS
HARVESTING & SAVING SEEDS
STORAGE AND USES
IDEA FOR USES
FOR MORE INFORMATION HOW I USED BACHELOR BUTTON IN MY POUR & MELT SOAP
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BACHELOR BUTTON TEA
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS
CONCLUSION
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION

SUNLIGHT: FULL SUN (AT LEAST 6 HOURS PER DAY)
SOIL: WELL-DRAINING SOIL, THEY TOLERATE POOR SOILS WELL
pH: NEUTRAL TO SLIGHTLY ALKALINE IS IDEAL (AROUND 6.6 TO 7.5)

WHEN TO PLANT

COOL-SEASON ANNUAL: SOW DIRECTLY OUTDOORS IN EARLY SPRING, AS SOON AS THE SOIL CAN BE WORKED
IN WARMER ZONES (LIKE USDA 8-10), YOU CAN ALSO SOW TREM IN FALL FOR EARLY SPRING BLOOMS

PLANTING FROM SEED

DIRECT SOWING: SCATTER SEEDS AND LIGHTLY PRESS THEM INTO THE SOIL (DON’T BURY TOO DEEP-JUST 1/4 INCH OR LESS)
SPACING: THIN TO 6-12 INCHES APART ONCE SEEDLINGS EMERGE
GERMINATION: TAKES 7-14 DAYS

WATERING

KEEP SOIL LIGHTLY MOIST UNTIL ESTABLISHED
ONCE GROWING, THEY ARE DROUGHT-TOLERANT AND ONLY NEED OCCASIONAL WATERING

CARE TIPS

DEADHEAD REGULARLY TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED BLOOMING
STAKE TALLER VARIETIES IF THEY’RE FALLING OVER

HARVESTING & SAVING SEEDS

GREAT FOR CUT FLOWERS AND DRYING
LET SOME FLOWERS GO TO SEED IF YOU WANT THEM TO SELF-SOW OR COLLECT SEEDS FOR NEXT SEASON

STORAGE AND USES

STORE DRIED BACHELOR BUTTON FLOWERS IN JARS
CREATIVE USES: ADD TO SOAP, SACHETS, WHOLE FLOWERS ON WREATHS

IDEA FOR USES

FOR MORE INFORMATION HOW I USED BACHELOR BUTTON IN MY POUR & MELT SOAP

HOW TO MAKE SHEA BUTTER WITH AGAVE HONEY SOAP

MAKE BACHELOR BUTTON TEA A SPICY-SWEET FLAVOR-STEEP FLOWERS FOR 1-3 MINUTES, STRAIN AND ENJOY

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BACHELOR BUTTON TEA

GROW CREATE SIP, MEDICINAL AND CULINARY USEDS FOR BACHELOR BUTTONS

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS

BACHELOR BUTTONS ATTRACTS POLLINATORS LIKE BEES AND BUTTERFLIES
THEY MAKE A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO COTTAGE GARDENS, WILDFLOWERS MIXES, OR BORDERS
MIX THEM WITH POPPIES, CALENDULA, OR IRIS FOR A CHARMING, OLD-FASHIONED DISPLAY

CONCLUSION

Bachelor button flowers are a delightful addition to any garden with their brilliant hues, low-maintenance nature, and pollinator appeal.

With just a little care and the right growing conditions, you’ll enjoy waves of blooms from spring into summer.

Whether you plant them in borders, containers, or wildflowers patches, these charming blossoms are sure to brighten your space and your day.

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