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    Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy'

    Also Known As

    • Cyanus segetum 'Red Boy'
    • Red Boy Bachelor Buttons
    • Red Boy Cornflower

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy' plant details

    Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A fabulous cut flower that is at home in the veggie garden in rows for easy cutting, the casual wildflower meadow and mixed flower bed. After the bright flowers fade in midsummer, the birds swoop in to devour the ample supply of seeds. Self-sows.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy' plant

    How to Grow Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Centaurea orientalis

    aka Cornflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Centaurea orientalis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Centaurea cyanus 'Black Gem'

    aka Cyanus segetum 'Black Gem', Black Gem Bachelor's Buttons

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Centaurea cyanus 'Black Gem' flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Diadem'

    aka Cyanus segetum 'Blue Diadem', Blue Diadem Bachelor's Buttons

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-30"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Diadem' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Centaurea scabiosa

    aka Centaurea scabiosa 'Perennial Butterfly', Greater Knapweed, Perennial Bachelor Button, Perennial Butterfly Cornflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Centaurea scabiosa flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Centaurea cineraria

    aka Centaurea candidissima, Centaurea gymnocarpa, Dusty Miller, Velvet Centaurea, Velvet Centaurea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Centaurea cineraria flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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