Bachelor Button – Jubilee Gem

Centaurea cyanus
Heirloom.
An All American Selections winner in 1937, Bachelor Button Jubilee Gem produces an abundance of double vivid blue flowers from summer through fall. A very popular annual. Easy to care for plants. Good in beds and borders. Very attractive as a cut flower in bouquets through out the season. Attractive to butterflies and bees. A stunning addition to the garden.
Sowing: Plant seeds 1/4″ deep in part sun in well drained soil after danger of frost. Cultivate soil. Apply food. Regular watering is important for at least the first 4-6 weeks.
Height: 18-24 inches. Spacing: 9-12 inches Bloom Time: Summer-Fall Flower color: Blue
Germination: 7-14 days Soil: Any average garden soil Moisture: Moderate; has drought tolerance
Light: Sun/Part sun
Information: Plants often reseed themselves.
Centaurea cyanus
Heirloom
Annual