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Growing Scabiosa atropurpurea & stellata (Pincushion Flower) From Seed
How to grow annual scabiosa (pincushion flower) from seed: light for germination, cool-grown transplants, succession sowing, support, cutting stages for flowers and pods, soil and uses.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Scabiosa spp. (Pincushion Flower) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 10–12 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended, sown 4–6 weeks ahead of planting out; cover the seed only barely, as light helps it germinate. Once the first true leaves show, move seedlings to cell packs or larger containers and grow them on in the greenhouse at 50–55°F (10–13°C) so they don't stretch. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. To sow in place, make successive sowings every 2–3 weeks until late spring for the best flowers and pods. Plants may need support.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Grows about 24–36" tall. Plant supports , such as Hortonova netting laid horizontally, are needed.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 9–15" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
Scabiosa atropurpurea: cut when flowers are nearly fully open. Scabiosa stellata, fresh or dried: cut while the seed heads are still pale green, edged in dark bronze, with the star-shaped centers only beginning to blacken. Once the centers have fully darkened or start dropping, the heads shatter and are no longer usable.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Rich soil with good drainage.
USES:
A superb cut flower; grow it toward the back of beds and borders.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Scabiosa atropurpurea, Scabiosa stellata
ALTERNATE NAME:
Drumstick flower, mourning bride.
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