💐Bachelor’s Button ‘Boy Series’ (Centaurea cyanus)

The Bachelor’s Button ‘Boy Series’ offers a charming collection of compact, high-performing cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) that bring vibrant colour, texture, and nostalgia to any garden or bouquet. Known for their densely double bloomsand uniform growth, these hardy annuals are a favorite among cut flower growers, pollinator gardeners, and cottage garden enthusiasts alike.

Each variety in the Boy Series—‘Boy Black,’ ‘Boy Blue,’ ‘Boy Lady Mauve,’ ‘Boy Pinkie,’ ‘Boy Red,’ and ‘Boy Snowman’—features a rich, saturated hue that holds beautifully both fresh and dried. Their long, sturdy stems and excellent vase life make them perfect for floral design, while their low-maintenance nature ensures reliable garden performance.

Features:

  • Series of compact, double-flowered cornflowers in a rainbow of colours

  • Long stems ideal for cutting and arranging

  • Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly

  • Excellent for garden beds, borders, and wildflower plantings

  • Beautiful when mixed in bouquets or planted en masse

Growing Information:

  • Type: Annual

  • Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

  • Spacing: 6–9 inches (15–23 cm)

  • Sun: Full sun

  • Germination: 7–10 days at 15–18°C (60–65°F)

  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall

Available Colors:

  • 🌑 Boy Black – deep, dramatic, near-black blooms

  • 💙 Boy Blue – classic cornflower blue

  • 💜 Boy Lady Mauve – soft lavender-mauve tones

  • 💗 Boy Pinkie – cheerful pink petals

  • ❤️ Boy Red – bright, bold red flowers

  • 🤍 Boy Snowman – crisp, pure white blooms

Design Tip:
Combine multiple colors of the Boy Series for a timeless wildflower look or plant single-colour drifts for a striking monochrome display. Ideal for bouquets, weddings, and summer borders.

 

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