Scabiosa - Imperial Mix (Scabiosa atropurpurea). Also known as the Pincushion Flower, this annual produces showy blooms of full double round flowers in rose, purple, pink, lavender, burgundy, and white. Flowers are persistent from mid-summer until frost and should be dead-headed regularly. Plants grow from 30-40 inches tall. Scabiosa flowers are heavy nectar producers making them very popular amongst pollinators. Scabiosa thrives in full sun and in well-drained soils making it an ideal xeriscape plant. It is also a popular choice in cut flower arrangements.
50 seeds per packet $4.45
Planting Instructions: Start this annual indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Scabiosa seeds may benefit from a brief cold period. They require light to germinate. Sow seeds shallow and barely cover with soil mix. Space plants 8 -12 inches apart and in a sunny location. In mild winter areas, seeds can be sown in the autumn. Germinates in 10-12 days. Seeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to satisfy cold period required for spring germination.
Days to Sprout: 10 - 12
Plant Spacing: 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm)
Plant Height: 30" - 40" (75cm - 100cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
