SCABIOSA SEEDS
Scabiosa caucasica, Scabiosa columbaria, Scabiosa japonica var. alpina
PR00029 FAMA DEEP BLUE
Scabiosa Seeds
Scabiosa caucasica
The largest, darkest blue scabiosa available. The giant, 4 inch blooms on long, 12 inch stems first appear in midsummer and continue into the fall in most climates. They are long-lasting cut flowers. The easy to grow plants reach up to 20 inches tall, and tolerate heat, humidity, and drought. Scabiosa 'Fama Deep Blue' ranks with Echinacea 'Magnus Superior' as one of the finest performing garden perennials. Winter hardy to zone 4.
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PR01239 BLUE NOTE
Scabiosa Seeds
Scabiosa columbaria
The best blue flowered scabiosa from seed. Full, low growing, compact plants freely produce large, 2 inch blooms atop 8-10 inch stems from June to October. They are excellent for cutting. Blue Note thrives in containers or at the front of mixed borders. A winter hardy perennial to zone 5, it can be grown as an annual everywhere. Combines beautifully with Diamond Pink scabiosa.
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PR10997 DIAMOND PINK
Scabiosa Seeds
Scabiosa japonica var. alpina
Genetically dwarf, heavy blooming, 12 inch tall plants, spread to 18 inches across, and produce soft pink blooms the first year from June to September. Winter hardy to zones 5 and above, Diamond Pink can be grown as an annual in zones 4 and below.
How to Plant SCABIOSA Seeds
Sow seed in cell packs or
flats, press into soil but do
not cover. Needs light to
germinate. Kept at 70° F., germination is in
10-20 days for Scabiosa caucasica and 21-40 days for scabiosa ochroleuca. Can direct sow
into prepared seed beds in
groups of 3-4 seeds, spaced
12-18 inches apart. Thin to
the strongest plant.
Comments: Full sun, part shade in hottest climates. Moderate to regular water. Flowers attract bees, butterflies and are excellent for cutting. Plants resist deer and rabbits.
