{"product_id":"flower-cornflower-black-ball-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Flower Cornflower Black Ball 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 31, 111);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornflower Black Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings intensely dark-purple blooms and silvery stems to beds, borders, and meadow-style gardens. Also known as bachelor buttons, these flowers create a dramatic contrast with lighter blossoms and provide stems for fresh bouquets. Imagine gathering a handful of rich, velvety-looking blooms for your table while flower visitors explore the garden. Black Ball adapts to a variety of well-drained soils and grows in full sun or partial shade. Each packet contains 1,000 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 94%. Germination Date: 2\/25. AWSC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: None\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Black Ball Cornflower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-Purple Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely dark flowers provide a striking accent beside pale blooms and green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-Flower Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, silvery stems add a light, airy contrast to the richly colored flowers in bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Garden Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in formal borders, cottage gardens, or informal meadow-style beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable Growing Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for a range of well-drained soils, with tolerance of heat and dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Visitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms attract pollinators and beneficial insects, adding movement and interest to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun or partial shade. A sunny position generally encourages sturdy growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare a well-drained seedbed and remove competing weeds before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly into the growing site during your locally recommended cornflower planting season. Cover seeds lightly and keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to prevent crowding and allow airflow around the developing plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water young plants regularly while roots establish. After establishment, water as needed during prolonged dry weather without keeping soil saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid excessive feeding, especially nitrogen. Apply fertilizer only as needed for your soil and according to label directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use discreet stakes or flower-support netting if tall stems lean in exposed or windy sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to keep the planting tidy. Cut fresh stems and place them promptly in clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWays to Use Black Ball Cornflower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair dark-purple blooms with lighter flowers for dramatic contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeds and Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add richly colored accents among other seasonal flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeadow-Style Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with compatible flowers for a loose, naturalistic display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include cornflowers in areas where you enjoy observing visiting insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Petal Garnishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The existing variety information identifies the petals as edible. 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