These bright flowers once grew wild in fields in the UK and southern Europe, although they have become very rare to see a pink cornflower in recent times due to changes in the landscape and new cultivation techniques. This species was first recorded for botanical records in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. While the genus name “Centaurea” comes from Greek mythology, the common name of Bachelor’s Button comes from the tradition of young men who carry the flower as a symbol of love. Sow directly in late fall or early spring, sow seeds thin and 1/2 ”deep. In the spring, keep the soil moist after planting, germination should occur in 7-10 days. To get started indoors, plant three or four 1/2 ”seeds below the surface in individual peat pots. Keep the soil slightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination; thin to the strongest seedlings. Transplant the seedlings before they reach a height of 5".
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