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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Scabiosa, or Pin Cushion is native to Mediterranean Europe and a fabulously pollinator friendly flower, attracting bees and butterflies a plenty. It is a wonderful flower-arrangers bloom and great for informal, cottage gardens, beds and borders. Plant two or even three sowings, three or four weeks apart to achieve a succession of blooms throughout the season.
Interplant with vegetables like tomatoes to attract pollinators and increase yields.
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) – Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barely cover as light aids germination. Transplant to cell packsor larger contariners when the first true leaves appear. In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55F (10-13C) to keep the plants from stretching. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost. Direct seed – After last frost date. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until late spring give the best quality flowers and pods. May require support.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 24-36″.Plant supports (such stakes or Hortonova used as a horizontal trellis) are required.
PLANT SPACING: 9-15″.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Flowers almost fully open. Long lasting cut flower.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained soil.
USES: Excellent cut flower. Back of beds and borders.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Scabiosa atropurpurea.
ALTERNATE NAME: Mourning bride, drumstick flower
