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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.