Centaurea Black Ball Seeds - Cornflower
C. cyanus plena
Bachelor's Buttons, Cornflower
Half Hardy Annual
Cut Flower
| Harvesting | Good for Cutting, Cut & Come Again, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Netting Recommended |
| Additional Characteristics | Best Suited for Spring & Fall Crop, Start Early for Transplants, Good for Overwintering, Cold Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
| Flowering Month | May, June, July, August, September |
| Garden Style | Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Kitchen Culinary, Mourning Garden - Black Flowers, Romantic, Victorian |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 80 Days |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant Height | 31 - 40 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Bouquet Filler Flower, Edible Flowers, Excellent for Drying & Crafts, Sustains Beneficial Insects |
| Shape | Disk |
In stock
SKU
RC1580-8516
Centaurea Black Ball, also known as Bachelor's Buttons is a dramatic, nearly black, burgundy garden stunner. Captivating, rich colored, 1.5" inch disk shaped double petal blossoms float atop attractive silvery foliage. A fabulous addition to Gothic and Mourning gardens, Black Ball is easy to grow and will typically bloom from early spring through first frost when harvested regularly. This exotic favorite is edible and makes a stunning garnish to cocktails, salads and desserts. Packet: 100 seeds.
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Centaurea Black Ball, also known as Bachelor's Buttons is a dramatic, nearly black, burgundy garden stunner. Captivating, rich colored, 1.5" inch disk shaped double petal blossoms float atop attractive silvery foliage. A fabulous addition to Gothic and Mourning gardens, Black Ball is easy to grow and will typically bloom from early spring through first frost when harvested regularly. This exotic favorite is edible and makes a stunning garnish to cocktails, salads and desserts. Packet: 100 seeds.
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