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Features
Family
Native
Life Cycle
Plant Height
Flower Color
Bloom Season
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
Growing Conditions
Plant Resistance
About The Bride Bachelor's Button Seeds
Centaurea moschata
Planting Bachelor's Button
Plant Spacing
Light Required
Plant Height
Planting Depth
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" – 10" |
| Thinning | When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8" – 10" |
| Germination | 14 – 28 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Not recommended; does not transplant well. Use biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, or in late summer/fall for blooms the following season. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom. |
| Special Sowing | For optimum germination, chill seed in the refrigerator for 5 days before sowing. |
| Special Care | May require staking, especially if plants are not getting enough sun. Plants may get mildew in part shade; full sun and proper spacing will hinder mildew. To extend bloom season, increase size of existing flowers, and prevent reseeding, remove spent flowers. Successive sowings will provide a more continuous bloom period. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing buds that are about half open. Change vase water frequently. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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