Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Rose’ seeds – (Pincushion Flower)

$4.90

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Description

Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Rose’ seeds picture thanks to https://www.molesseeds.co.uk

Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Rose’  seeds produce a pretty mid pink coloured flower, which grows well in the garden and also makes an excellent cut flower. It produces flowers right up into late autumn attracting bees and butterflies .  Plant it towards the back of the border where it can benefit from the support of other plants, and it will flower its heart out for you.

We also have plants . See our plants page https://www.owairakaseeds.co.nz/product-category/p-plants-p/

Sowing advice for Scabiosa


Sow in Spring and Summer in seed trays or pots. Sow into a moist well-drained seed compost and 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