Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer
Description
Scabiosa’s white to lilac-blue flowers make favorite fillers for bouquets. Very adaptable to light and moisture conditions. Best planted in mass, as each plant only bears a few flowers. Flowers from early summer until frost. Hardy and reliable.
Select a location with full sun to part shade. Prefers light shade in hot areas. Start outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. For transplants, start indoors four to six weeks before last frost. Water regularly until plants are established. Keep flowers cut to extend season.
Scabiosa atropurpurea
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Pincushion Flower |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
| Spacing Between Rows | thin to 10" |
| Spacing in Row | 1" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8" |
| Days to Germination | 10-14 |
| Manufacturer Number | 603 |