How Do You Plant Bachelor Buttons

Plant seeds in late winter or early spring. The best time to sow your seeds will depend on your USDA Hardiness Zone, but these plants thrive in zones 2–11. In general, it’s safe to sow bachelor’s button seeds once you’ve had your last frost. They’ll bloom from early summer until the frost returns.

When should bachelor buttons be planted?

Plant seeds in late winter or early spring. The best time to sow your seeds will depend on your USDA Hardiness Zone, but these plants thrive in zones 2–11. In general, it’s safe to sow bachelor’s button seeds once you’ve had your last frost. They’ll bloom from early summer until the frost returns.

How far apart do I plant bachelor buttons?

Bachelor’s Buttons are also known as Cornflowers or Blue Bottle. They prefer to grow in full sun, but will tolerate some light shade in the afternoon. Plant Cornflower bedding plants 6″-12″ apart in the garden any time after all danger of frost has passed.

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