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Scabiosa Seeds - Red
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
32 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
32 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
32 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Rose
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
32 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Salmon, Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
32 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Burgundy, Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Atropurpurea Double Red) - Propagated easily from Scabiosa seed, every garden should have a display of these lovely annuals perfect for xeriscaping. In the hotter climates, Scabiosa Pincushion would perform better with afternoon shade. The Pincushion Flower will self-sow, dropping its own flower seeds for next season's display.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Atropurpurea Double Red) - Scabiosa, named for the Latin word itch, was used as an herbal remedy to cure itching. The common name is Pincushion Flower because it resembles a pin cushion. It might have unusual names and have an interesting history, but that does not change the fact that it is a gorgeous flower and enhances any xeriscape landscape where it grows. Propagated easily from Scabiosa seed, every garden should have a display of these lovely annuals. In the hotter climates, Scabiosa Pincushion would perform better with afternoon shade. The Pincushion Flower will self-sow, dropping its own flower seeds for next season's display. Quite drought resistant once established.
Growing Scabiosa Atropurpurea seed is fun and rewarding! Sow Scabiosa seed indoors 10 weeks before the desired planting date. Sow the seeds and press the red Scabiosa Flower seeds gently into the starter mix. Keep the seed moist until germination. Pincushion seeds can also be sown directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed, but they will be very late to bloom. Sow the flower seeds into well-draining soil that has been loosened and weeded. Sow the seeds in groups of 3 - 4 spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. Gently press the Scabiosa seed into the soil and keep it moist. Pincushion flower care includes deadheading the spent blooms to promote continual flowering. Do not over water, but rather let the red Pincushion Flower dry out in-between waterings. These drought tolerant plants require very little water for survival. Over-fertilizing will result in few blooms, so do not fertilize unless the soil is very poor.