{"product_id":"polka-dot-mix-cornflower-seeds","title":"Polka Dot Mix Cornflower Seeds (Bachelor's Button) – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Compact, Colorful Bachelor's Buttons from Heirloom, Non-GMO Polka Dot Mix Cornflower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolka Dot Mix packs all the charm of cornflowers into tidy 16 inch plants. Our heirloom Polka Dot Mix cornflower seeds (\u003cem\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e) grow into bushy mounds studded with fringed, button-like blooms in blue, pink, lavender, maroon, and white from late spring through summer. This 1 oz bulk pack holds roughly 5,500 seeds, enough for edging, containers, and a good-sized cutting patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for small gardens, containers, and the front of the border, and for anyone who loves cut flowers and edible blossoms. Cornflowers are among the easiest annuals for beginners and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in fall where winters are mild. Plant 1\/4 inch deep and 6 to 9 inches apart in full sun. Seedlings appear in 7 to 14 days. Make a second sowing a month later for continuous bloom. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/cornflower-polka-dot-mix\"\u003ePolka Dot Mix cornflower growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornflowers like full sun and average, well-drained soil and tolerate drought once established. Water in dry spells and deadhead regularly to keep the compact plants covered in bloom. They dislike heat and humidity and may finish early in hot climates, so sow early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut stems when the flowers are just fully open for bouquets that last about a week. The petals are edible and make a pretty garnish for salads and cakes. Let a few heads dry on the plant for seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolka Dot Mix brings cottage color to pots and edges, feeds bees and butterflies, and gives edible petals and cut flowers all in one compact plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners love our cornflower seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur cornflower seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. The bulk 1 oz pack is ideal for edging a whole garden or filling a row of containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":45990768378063,"sku":"ORCPD_62_05","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Polka-Dot-Mix-Cornflower-Seeds-_Bachelor_s-Button_-_-Non-GMO-Heirloom-Organo-Republic-269220971.jpg?v=1788353762","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/polka-dot-mix-cornflower-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}