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
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Plant Name: Black Ball Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 24-36 inches
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Days to Maturity: 65-80 days
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USDA Zone: 2-11
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fall sowing is also excellent in mild climates.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
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Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-12 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; is not picky about quality.
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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.