Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower, Dark Night ~ 50 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Summer
Description
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Hardy Annual
Spring/summer bloom
Can handle light frost
A butterfly & bee favorite!
A cottage garden favorite, Dark Night's buds resemble jeweled Victorian brooches that unfurl into densely petaled, frilled, "pincushion" shaped flowers. Planted in sunny borders, the blossoms attract a myriad of pollinators throughout the summer, especially Monarch, Fritillary and Skipper butterflies. With their deep, rich color and intricate form, Dark Night is a wonderful color accent in bouquets. Flowers also air dry easily for everlasting arrangements.
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Details
Plant In: Feb – April, Mild Climates: Fall
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Space Seeds: 8 – 10 inches
Days To Germinate: 12 – 15 days
Mature Height: 3 – 4 feet
FOR BEST RESULTS
Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist and provide a good light source until seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant out strong, sturdy seedlings into fertile garden soil, spacing 12-15 inches apart in full sun.
TO START SEEDS OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in a well-drained, prepared garden bed in full sun as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Space seeds 8 to 10 inches apart in rows a foot apart and cover 1/4 inch deep. Keep seed bed moist until seedlings emerge in 12 to 15 days. Weed carefully and keep well watered. Thin sturdy seedlings to 12-15 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Plant in early spring to get sturdy plants that will flower throughout the summer and fall. Curving wiry stems are part of this plant's character; support them for best flowering displays.
Cut often for bouquets and to produce more blossoms. In mild winter areas, they are a short-lived perennial and will overwinter to bloom a second season.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Pincushion Flower |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
| Spacing in Row | 8-10", thin to 12-15" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 12-15 days |