Annual. Ruffled dark maroon. We've sometimes called it Black Gem Bachelor’s Button. Dates from Buist’s 1942 catalog. 3' tall. Hard to find.
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| Variety | Product Type | Hybrid Status | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jubilee Gem Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | 60 days |
| Blue Boy | seeds | open pollinated | 90 days |
| Frosty Mix | seeds | open pollinated | 96 days |
| Garnet Boy | seeds | open pollinated | 90 days |
| Red Boy | seeds | open pollinated | 90 days |
| Bachelor’s Button Mix | seeds | open pollinated | 90 days |
From early May through October 31, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
~180 seeds/g.
Annual. Named for the centaurs of Greek mythology. Easy to grow, great for cutflowers and beds. Common name may refer to the tight unopened buds’ resemblance to buttons or to their popularity as boutonnieres. Also known as Cornflower and, formerly, Hurt-Sickle because its wiry stems dulled many a sickle during mowing time.
Culture: Start indoors at 60–65° 2 months before setting out, or direct seed in May in a sunny location. Deadhead for persistent blooms, or make a succession planting in mid-late June if you desire late-summer flowering. Will self-sow. Lasts longer than most flowers after frost. Excellent drought resistance. Cut when flowers are just beginning to open—they’ll open more in the vase and last 6–10 days. 3'. Cannot ship to Alaska.
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All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
