Cornflower Seeds – Polka Dot

Bring delightful color and cottage-garden charm to your landscape with Cornflower Seeds – Polka Dot. This heirloom mix offers a cheerful blend of soft pastels and bright tones, producing dainty, ruffled blooms that thrive in a wide range of garden settings. Known in the US as Cornflower or Bachelor’s Button, this variety is valued for its easy growth, drought tolerance, and long-lasting flowers.

Perfect for borders, pollinator gardens, cut-flower arrangements, and meadow-style plantings, Cornflower Polka Dot grows reliably from seed and performs well in both cool and warm climates. With high germination and vigorous development, these non-GMO seeds are an excellent choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

Features

• Heirloom, non-GMO cornflower variety for vibrant cottage gardens

• Mixed “Polka Dot” colors for a bright, charming floral display

• Easy to grow; suitable for borders, meadows, and cut-flower gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance annual

• Ideal for home gardeners and landscape plantings

Specifications

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus
Common Name (US): Cornflower / Bachelor’s Button
Seed Type: Annual flower
Variety: Polka Dot Mix
Growth Habit: Upright, branching
Height: 24–36 inches
Bloom Colors: Mixed pastels and brights (pink, blue, lavender, white, and more)

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch

• Spacing: 6–12 inches

Season & Climate

• Best Planting Season:

  • Spring: March–May (Zones 4–10)

  • Fall Sowing: September–November in mild climates (Zones 8–10)

• Suitable USDA Zones: Zones 3–10

Germination & Growth

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 70–90 days from sowing

• Temperature for Germination: 55–65°F