Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Lavender, Rose and White Mix’ – ( Pincushion flower)

$4.90

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Description

Pictures of lavender thanks to Moles seeds

This is a mix of 3 colours : lavender rose  and white. The plant makes a wonderful display of flowers in summer attracting bees and butterflies to its nectar filled flowers. It is very easy to grow from seed and is a recommended ‘must have’ for any garden.

 

Sowing advice for Scabiosa


Sow in Spring and Summer. Sow in seed trays or pots. Sow indoors into a moist well-drained seed compost. Cover very thinly as the seeds need light to germinate. Propagate at 18 -23 deg C. Germination takes 5-14 days. Transplant seedlings once large enough at 35-40 cm apart after danger of frost has passed.

Additional information

Classification

Annual

Common Name

Pincushion flower

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Maximum Height

approx 90 cm with flowers

Number of seeds in packet

approx 30