Pincushion Flower · Drumsticks

Caprifoliaceae · Scabiosa stellata

Also known as: Starflower, Pincushions, Paper Moons, Ping Pong Flower

Characteristics

Tender Annual

Blue and white blooms which are followed by these amazing seeds heads, that can be used fresh or dried for later use. The plants are incredibly productive and can self seed for next season blooms also. The stunning seed heads add lots of texture to arrangements and are very long lasting as cuts.

Height: 60 cm

The basics

Position: Full sun

Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Spring, Autumn
Technique: Direct, Raise seedlings

Depth: 0 mm

Germination

10 to 20 days at 18 to 21°C
Maturity 190 days

Care

Deadhead regularly

Harvest

Harvest seed heads when they are light green and the centres are just turning black.

Propagation

Self-seeding.

Journal

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