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Cornflower

Cornflower

Bachelor's button

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSpring–summer
Cut flowersLasts 7-10 days in a vase; dries well

Meaning

Coming across happiness, quiet elegance

A true blue you don't see often. Fresh, and it lasts.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

Change the water every 2 days

Temperature

10-25°C

Preservative

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stems on a slant and strip leaves that would sit underwater
  2. Stand them in clean water

Day to day

  • Change the water every 2 days
  • Hung upside down to dry, the blue holds a long time

Common questions

Will the color fade?

Fresh flowers fade a little over time. Dried, the color actually stays steadier.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.