{"product_id":"centaurea-cyanus-classic-fantastic-cornflower-bachelor-s-button","title":"Centaurea cyanus Classic Fantastic | Cornflower","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eCentaurea cyanus ‘Classic Fantastic’ | Cornflower | Bachelor’s Button\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eA vibrant and enchanting blend, \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e‘Classic Fantastic’\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the most captivating shades of blue — from airy sky tones to deep midnight hues — often with striking bicolour petals that shimmer in summer light. 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