Have fun with your child by growing Bachelor Buttons ‘Classic Magic.’ This 4-H Special Garden Project is a fun way to learn about growing, harvesting and exhibiting a new plant. All youth ages 5–18 (need not be enrolled in 4-H) may participate. Bachelor Buttons are an easy-to-grow annual flower, which are beautiful and make a great cut flower. ‘Classic Magic’ is a twist on the traditional blue Bachelor Buttons. It’s double or semidouble flowers are variations of dark plum, purple or light lavender. Plants range in height from 30–38 inches. Also, the flowers are edible! Try them in a salad for a beautiful accent.
Note change to previously published information: This year seed packets will not be available for sale at the Lancaster Extension office. Families are encouraged to purchase ‘Classic Magic’ seeds at mail order nurseries such as:
• Harris Seeds (harrisseeds.com)
• Johnny’s Selected Seeds (johnnyseeds.com)
• Jung Seed (jungseed.com)
• Select Seeds (selectseeds.com)
• Siskiyou Seeds (siskiyouseeds.com)
• Veseys (veseys.com)
Email mfrogge2@unl.edu to receive a link to an online newsletter (pdf format) which has information on:
• Planting and growing.
• Common problems and insects.
• Harvesting and using.
• Exhibiting at fairs.