Centaurea Dealbata Flower Seeds - Perennial Cornflower

Cornflower Seeds - Dealbata

500 Seeds
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4.99
1000 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

18 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Clay, sandy, normal loam

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

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(Centaurea Dealbata) - If you are a fan of cut flowers, you'll want to start these seeds and grow this perennial cousin to the common Bachelor's Button. Cornflower Dealbata has showy pink-lavender blooms on clump-forming drought tolerant plants.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

10 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

6 - 12 inches

Perennial Cornflower Wildflowers
Perennial Cornflower Wild Flower Seed Packets For Planting
Add vibrant color to your garden with Outsidepride Cornflower (Centaurea) Flower Seeds. Our perennial seeds for planting grow in areas under USDA Zones 3-9, growing at a stunning 12-48 inches tall with vibrant blooms in pink, yellow, and blue from late spring to early fall. Perfect for full sun and well-draining soil, our Cornflower seeds attract beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, making them suitable flower seeds to plant outside wildlife gardens. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, they’re excellent for borders, meadows, and xeriscaping. Enjoy their beauty year after year!
Yellow Perennial Cornflower
Vibrant Blooms
Cornflower blooms in vibrant hues of yellow, pink, and blue under full sun, creating a stunning color display in any landscape flower garden. Whether planted in borders or meadows, the eye-catching blooms of our flower bulbs are sure to brighten your outdoor spaces for months.
Purple Perennial Cornflower
Long Blooming Period
Enjoy a long blooming season with our flower seed packets. Our resilient perennial flowers bloom from late spring to early fall, offering consistent color throughout the warmer months. Whether in a wildflower garden or as a cut flower, their exotic blooms add lasting beauty.
Drought Tolerant & Hardy Perennial Cornflower
Drought Tolerant and Hardy
Our cornflower seeds for planting is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that grows in poor soil and challenging conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping. With minimal care, it continues to grow and bloom year after year, making it a low-maintenance favorite for gardeners.
Deer Resistant Perennial Cornflower
Unfavorable for Deer
Our plant is unfavorable for deer so it can be a great flower seeds for planting outdoors. Its vibrant blooms also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds, making your garden stay beautiful and intact even in areas with heavy wildlife activity.
Macrocephala, Dealbata, & Montana Perennial Cornflower Flowers
Cornflower (Centaurea) flower varieties such as Macrocephala, Dealbata, and Montana are perfect for any garden. With colors ranging from brilliant yellow to pink and blue, our perennial flower bulbs add charm to gardens of all sizes. Whether you're looking for a low-growing border or a tall, eye-catching display, Cornflowers have a variety to suit your needs. Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies creates a lively, wildlife-friendly garden.
Bloom Season, Color, & Height of Perennial Cornflower Chart
Our flowering seeds make a striking addition to any garden, with blooms in yellow, pink, and blue. Macrocephala grows tall (36-48 inches) with vibrant yellow blooms from mid-summer to early fall. Dealbata, with pink flowers, is perfect for smaller gardens (18-24 inches) in early to mid-summer. Montana, the blue-flowered variety, grows 12-24 inches tall and blooms in late spring to mid-summer. Our easy-grow flowers are great for adding color and vibrancy to your garden.
Blue Perennial Cornflower Wildflowers From Seeds
To plant Cornflower seeds, choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. Sow 10 seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, planting them 1/4 inch deep and spacing them 6-8 inches apart. Keep the soil lightly moist until seeds germinate, then water regularly to maintain moisture. Bachelor buttons prefer cooler weather and will bloom vibrant blue flowers in late spring and summer. Thin seedlings as they grow to ensure proper airflow and healthy development.

Cornflower (Centaurea Dealbata) - If you are a fan of cut flowers, you'll want to start these seeds and grow this perennial cousin to the common Bachelor's Button. Commonly called Persian Cornflower,  this perennial has showy pink-lavender blooms on clump-forming drought tolerant plants. The plants are hardy and look great in the border and are especially attractive planted in a mass display. Care includes deadheading and possibly staking if the soil is rich. After blooming, the plants may be trimmed back to help maintain a compact habit. Even though it's a perennial, Cornflower dealbata will bloom the first year when started from flower seeds. Start the Centaurea seeds indoors in winter. Cover the pots or trays with clear plastic to ensure good humidity. Remove the plastic as soon as the sprouts emerge. Once plants are established they are perfect for xeriscape landscaping where water conservation is required.

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