Pincushion Flower · Atro White

Caprifoliaceae · Scabiosa atropurpurea

Native to: Mediterranean Europe

Also known as: Sweet Scabious, Pincushions, Mournful Widow, Scabieuse

Characteristics

Frost Hardy Perennial

The perfect white coloured scabiosa, a very versitile cut flower, use blooms fresh or use the interesting seed pods that follow the flowers in arrangements. Scabiosa are very hardy and bloom for a very long time, the flowers are great cuts and also adored by pollination insects.

Height: 60 cm

The basics

Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained

Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Spring, Autumn
Technique: Direct, Raise seedlings
Light aids germination.

Depth: 0 mm Width: 25 cm

Germination

10 to 12 days at 18 to 21°C
Maturity 189 days

Care

Deadhead regularly

Propagation

Self-seeding.

Journal

16	7

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