Bring a burst of color and delicate charm to your garden with Scabiosa flower seeds, known for their pincushion-like blooms and long flowering period. These heirloom seeds are perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, providing a continuous display of vibrant flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant (can also be grown as annual)
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Bloom Color: Shades of blue, purple, pink, and white
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
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Height: 12 – 24 inches (variety dependent)
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Garden Use: Borders, beds, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/16 – 1/8 inch of soil.
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Spacing: Space plants 10 – 12 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; reduce watering once established.
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Germination Period: 10 – 20 days under optimal conditions.
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Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain tidy plant appearance.