{"product_id":"garnet-red-amaranth-copy","title":"Blue Boy Bachelor Button","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue Boy Bachelor Button \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Brilliant Blue Flower Every Garden Needs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTrue blue is surprisingly rare in the flower world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue Boy Bachelor Button delivers it in abundance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCovered in intensely blue, delicately fringed blooms, this classic annual brings effortless cottage-garden beauty to beds, borders, wildflower plantings, and bouquets. It’s fast-growing, easy from seed, loved by pollinators, and remarkably tolerant of less-than-perfect conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAnd those beautiful flowers aren’t just decorative—the petals are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eedible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Blue Boy Bachelor Button?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💙 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncredible true-blue flowers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew garden flowers produce such an intense natural blue. The distinctive fringed blooms stand out beautifully among whites, yellows, pinks, and other wildflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoved by pollinators.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nectar- and pollen-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💐 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent cut flower.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong stems and brilliant blooms make Bachelor Buttons wonderful for fresh bouquets and informal arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdible petals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe colorful petals can be used to decorate salads, cakes, drinks, desserts, and other dishes. Their mild flavor makes them especially useful as a colorful garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWonderfully easy to grow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBachelor Buttons tolerate average soils and cool weather and readily grow from seeds sown directly in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Cottage Garden Classic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAlso known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCornflower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has been cultivated in gardens for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts unmistakable blue coloration comes largely from anthocyanin pigments arranged in an unusual molecular complex responsible for the flower’s striking hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eToday, Bachelor Buttons remain favorites in cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and wildflower meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Average, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately ¼ inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 6–12 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep evenly moist while establishing; mature plants tolerate relatively dry conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 24–36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom:\u003c\/b\u003e Late spring through summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBachelor Buttons prefer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecool conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and are excellent candidates for direct sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlant in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In areas with mild winters, seeds can also be sown in fall for an earlier display the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eDeadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming—or leave some flowers to mature if you’d like them to self-seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildflower plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eTry pairing Blue Boy with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia poppies, calendula, cosmos, coreopsis, echinacea, black-eyed Susans, and white alyssum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for an incredible display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💙 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue blue is rare in nature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bachelor Buttons are famous for producing one of the most recognizable blue flowers in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍰 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe petals are edible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sprinkle them over salads, desserts, cheese boards, or drinks for an unforgettable splash of natural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollinators love them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Their open flowers provide easily accessible food for a variety of beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💐 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey’re excellent for cutting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Regularly harvesting flowers can actually encourage plants to keep producing more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey may self-seed.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Allow some flowers to mature at the end of the season and you may find new Bachelor Buttons appearing the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant a Little More Blue.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBlue Boy Bachelor Button doesn’t ask for much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGive it sunshine, soil, and a little water—and it rewards you with armfuls of brilliant blue flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrow them for the bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCut them for the kitchen table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eScatter edible petals across a summer meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOr simply plant them because \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ea garden can always use a little more blue.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Blue Boy Bachelor Button—and bring one of nature’s most extraordinary colors into your garden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43473258676272,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_74e5dc4f-d4e8-4879-a588-9aa9d6039a0c.png?v=1786376892","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/garnet-red-amaranth-copy","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}