Mixed-Color Bachelor Button Flower

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Mixed-Color Bachelor Buttons bring blue, pink, white and burgundy flowers to the garden. Use the detached petals for colour on salads and desserts; their flavour is mild. Remove the bitter green base (calyx).

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Ships from Québec
Season
2026

EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE

Mixed-Color Bachelor Button Flower SeedsCentaurea cyanus

Mixed-Color Bachelor Buttons bring blue, pink, white and burgundy flowers to the garden. Use the detached petals for colour on salads and desserts; their flavour is mild. Remove the bitter green base (calyx).

Packet: 25 Seeds+

In the kitchen

Scatter detached petals over salads, cakes or custards. Use petals in decorative drink ice cubes. Remove the green calyx before serving.

In the garden

  • Annual, 24–36” tall, upright and branching
  • Blooms in blue, pink, white, lavender & burgundy
  • Thrives in full sun, drought-tolerant & easy to grow
  • Pollinator-friendly, attracts bees & butterflies
  • Excellent cut flower with long vase life

Flavour

Mild; chosen mainly for colour.

Serving idea

Use a few petals as a finishing touch so their colour stands out against the plate.

At a glance

Latin Name
Centaurea cyanus (‘Mixed Colors’)
Habit
Annual, 24–36” tall
Flavour
Mild; the green calyx is bitter.
Culinary Uses
Garnishes, cakes, cocktails, teas
Special Use
Multicolored edible blooms + cut flowers

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Common questions

How many seeds are in the packet?

25 Seeds+.

Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?

This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.

Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?

Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.

Cook your harvest

Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.

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