DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-12 days at 65-70oF (18-21oC) SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barely cover as light aids germination. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. in the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55oF (10-13oC) to keep the plants from stretching. Harden off & 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 & pods. May require support. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun. PLANT HEIGHT: 24-36. Plant supports (such Hortonova used as a horizontal trellis) are required. PLANT SPACING: 9-15. HARDINESS ZONES: Annual. HARVEST: Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Scabiosa stellata: Fresh-cut or dried: Harvest when seed heads are light green with dark-bronze edges & the star-shaped centers are just turning black. If harvested after the centers have fully turned, or begun to fall out, the seed head will shatter & will not be useful. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained soil. Scabiosa Oxford Blue Flower Seeds 50
