Bachelor Button ‘Blue Boy’
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EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE Bachelor Button ‘Blue Boy’ Flower Seeds Centaurea cyanus Blue Boy bachelor buttons bring bright blue 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: 20 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 habit Masses of bright blue flowers, continuous bloomer Thrives in full sun, tolerates poor soil & drought Pollinator-friendly, attracts bees and butterflies Great as a 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 (‘Blue Boy’) Habit Annual, 24–36” tall Flavour Mild; the green calyx is bitter. Culinary Uses Garnishes, cakes, cocktails, teas Special Use Iconic true-blue edible flower + excellent cut flower Explore the kitchen garden Edible flower seeds Canada Culinary herb seeds Edible flower kitchen guide Common questions…
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