Bachelor Button Mix: A Wildflower Charm

The Bachelor Button (Centaurea cyanus), often known as Cornflower, has long been admired for its delicate yet vibrant blooms, and the Bachelor Button Mix takes this classic flower to a new level. With its cheerful, paper-thin petals in shades of blue, pink, red, and white, this annual makes a striking addition to any garden. Once a staple in wildflower meadows across Europe, the Bachelor Button is now loved worldwide for its beauty and versatility.

Growing to about 18–24 inches tall, this hardy flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a splash of color from early summer until the first frost. Bachelor Buttons are known for their ability to self-seed, ensuring that their vivid blooms continue to return year after year, adding a wildflower charm wherever they are planted.

Beyond its beauty, Bachelor Button is also a favorite among pollinators, drawing bees and butterflies to its bright blossoms. The flowers are often used in floral arrangements, both fresh and dried, and have an old-fashioned, rustic charm.

Whether planted in wildflower meadows, cutting gardens, or mixed borders, the Bachelor Button Mix will fill your garden with an abundance of color, a nod to traditional cottage gardens, and a timeless symbol of natural beauty.