Oxford Blue Scabiosa Seeds - Pincushion Flower Annual Full Sun to Partial Shade Zone ALL Days to Maturity: 90 - 100 Days to Germination: 10 - 12 (65 - 70F) Soil Preference: Fertile, rich. well-drained Water: Keep moist while germinating, fairly drought tolerant Water: Moderate, 1 per week Oxford Blue Scabiosa, or Pincushion Flower, is impossibly beautiful with soft blue (almost periwinkle) pincushion flowers, hence their nickname. These will bloom for an exceptionally long time starting summer through frost. in addition to beautiful long stems that make for great fresh cut flowers, the dried seed heads work very well in floral design as well. AKA: Mourning Bride, Blackmoor’s Beauty or Mournful Widow Excellent pollinator flowers will bring the bees & the butterflies to the yard! Organic, Heirloom, Non GMO Quantity: 50 Botanical Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea Planting Depth: Barely Cover, light aids in germination Plant Spacing: 9 - 15 Height: 24 - 36 Blooms: 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 Indoor Sow (recommended): Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, move to individual cells after first set of true leaves appear. Sow 3 seeds together & pinch off to strongest after the first set of true leaves appear. Harden off 1 week & transplant outdoors after danger of frost has past. Direct Sow: 1-2 weeks after last frost, successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until late spring give the best quality flowers & pods. May require support. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Phytosanitary Certificate Required for Orders Going to Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore & Taiwan. Please Add Phytosanitary Certificate to your cart when purchasing your order. It is your responsibility to understand any applicable import requirements & restrictions for your country. For more information please contact the destination country’s Department of Agriculture or equivalent ministry. Not responsible for items that do not make it through customs. Oxford Blue Scabiosa Seeds, Pincushion Flower, Mourning Bride, 50 Seeds // Organic, Heirloom, Non Gmo, Scabiosa Atropurpurea
