Growing Bachelor's Buttons
An old-fashioned cutting flower that reseeds itself if you let a few go to seed.
How to Grow Bachelor's Buttons
Planting
Direct sow, they don’t love being transplanted. Cool-weather tolerant, so an early start beats the summer heat.
Watering & feeding
Moderate, established plants tolerate dry spells reasonably well.
Harvest
Cut for bouquets just as the blooms open, regular cutting encourages more flowers rather than letting the plant set seed early.
Grows Well With
Plant bachelor’s buttons near tomatoes and cabbage, they draw in pollinators and beneficial insects without competing for much space. See all our companion planting pairs →
When to Plant
Direct sow February through April for a spring bloom, or in fall for an even earlier start the following year. See the full planting calendar →
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From the Kitchen: Recipes Using Bachelor's Buttons
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