Bachelor's Button Seeds,
Fireworks

Sow seeds directly into the garden 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost or late summer for fall flowering. Fireworks performs best in spring's cooler temperatures and tolerates light frosts well. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in loose, well-drained soil. Water gently and keep soil moist until germination. Thin seedlings to 6 to 12 inches apart when they are several inches tall to encourage upright, bushy plants.

Grow in full sun for best bloom quality and stem strength. Water moderately, especially during dry spells. Remove faded flowers regularly to extend blooming and prevent self-seeding if you want to control plant spread.

• Allow some blooms to fully mature and dry on the stem
• Cut dried seed heads and store in a paper bag
• Shake or crumble heads to release seeds
• Remove chaff using a mesh screen or by hand
• Store seeds in a cool, dry, labeled container until next season