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Fama Deep Blue - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 7.35 USD / Packet

Lower temperatures can cause premature flowers and poor garden performance. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.
  • Latin Name: Scabiosa caucasica
  • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
  • Days To Maturity: 105 - 140 Days
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Maine
Winslow
Snowmaiden - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

8,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55°F (10-13°C) to keep the plants from stretching.
  •  Cold Tolerant
  •  Attracts Beneficial Insects
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Latin Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
Maine
Winslow
Scabiosa for Summer-Long Bloom
It flowers freely and reliably from May through October, and pairs well with its pastel companion,. Perennial varieties are hardy in zones 3-7.Like some other types of heavy-blooming perennials, scabiosa can be short-lived.
California
El Segundo
Fama White - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 7.35 USD / Packet

Lower temperatures can cause premature flowers and poor garden performance. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Days To Maturity: 105 - 140 Days
  • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
Maine
Winslow
Pincushion Formula Mix - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

May require support.Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Also known as mourningbride. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until midsummer give the best quality flowers and pods.
  •  Cold Tolerant
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Days To Maturity: 90 - 100 Days
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Maine
Winslow
Merlot Red - Organic Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Organically grown. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost. Barely cover as light aids germination. If harvested after the centers have fully turned, or begun to fall out, the seed head will shatter and will not be useful.If anything you...
  •  Attracts Beneficial Insects
  •  Cold Tolerant
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days To Maturity: 90 - 100 Days
Maine
Winslow
Black Knight - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

5,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.http://www.johnnyseeds.com/flowers/scabiosa-pincushion-flower/black-knight-scabiosa-seed-1724.11.htmlTransplant (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost.
  •  Attracts Beneficial Insects
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Merlot Red - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Barely cover as light aids germination. Productive plants. 1 1/2-2 1/2" dark wine-colored blooms stand tall on strong, slender stems. Direct seed - After last frost date. A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden.
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  •  Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Latin Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Starflower - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55°F (10-13°C) to keep the plants from stretching. Barely cover as light aids germination.
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects: Yes
  • Latin Name: Scabiosa stellata
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Fata Morgana - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

May require support.Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Also known as mourning bride. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until midsummer give the best quality flowers and pods.
  •  Cold Tolerant
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Latin Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Maine
Winslow
Fire King - Scabiosa Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

4,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55°F (10-13°C) to keep the plants from stretching.
  •  Cold Tolerant
  •  Attracts Beneficial Insects
  •  Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Scabiosa \'Fama Deep Blue\' - Scabiosa caucasica
Prices start at : 6.00 USD / 13 seeds

An insecticdal soap may be necessary. Deadhead if self-sowing is unwanted. Grows With: Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Lantana, Petunia Water Use: Medium Watering Details: About 1" per week is plenty Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline.
  •  Attracts Bees
  •  Attracts Butterflies
  •  Deer Resistant
  • Lifecycle: Perennial
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Season: Summer to fall
Connecticut
Union
Scabiosa \'Fama Deep Blue\' - Scabiosa caucasica
Prices start at : 6.00 USD / Each

An insecticdal soap may be necessary. Deadhead if self-sowing is unwanted. Grows With: Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Lantana, Petunia Water Use: Medium Watering Details: About 1" per week is plenty Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline.
  •  Attracts Bees
  •  Great Cut Flower
  • Zone: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Lifecycle: Perennial
  • Soil: Rich, well-drained
  • Size: 1.5-2' h x 2' w
Connecticut
Union
Scabiosa Pink Mist
Prices start at : 67.56 USD / Liner/30 Tray

This is a reliable, long-blooming selection. They hover over the short mound of ferny basal foliage. Pincushion-like, pink flowers with a hint of lavender are borne atop wiry stems over a long period beginning in early summer.
  • Plant type: annual
  • Germination days: 7 - 14 days
New York
Rochester
Scabiosa QIS Mix
Prices start at : 5.75 USD / Seed/500 Seeds

Large 2" pincushion flowers are produced on long stems in an attractive mixture of hues. Use this variety in mixed bouquets for additional color and texture.
  • Weeks indoor: 28 - 42 weeks
  • Plant height: 28-31"
  • Grow on temperature day: 60 - 70 degrees fahrenheit
  • Plant spread: 18 - 20 inches
  • Plant type: annual
New York
Rochester
Scabiosa Butterfly Blue
Prices start at : 67.56 USD / Liner/30 Tray

They make excellent cut flowers and also attract butterflies. They sit atop wiry stems which hover over the short mound of ferny basal foliage. This selection produces a profusion of lavender-blue, pincushion-like flowers over a very long period beginning...
  • Germination days: 7 - 14 days
  • Plant type: annual
New York
Rochester
Scabiosa Fama Deep Blue
Prices start at : 15.05 USD / Seed/100 Seeds

  • Grow on temperature day: 55 - 60 degrees fahrenheit
  • Weeks indoor: 15 - 20 weeks
  • Soil temperature: 60 - 65 degrees fahrenheit
  • Plant height: 20''
New York
Rochester
Zinnia scabiosa, Zinderella Peach
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 Seeds)

A radiant presence in the border or flowerbed; luminous, strong-stemmed blooms are ready to light up a vase. From July through September, Fleuroselect novelty winner's 25-30 inch plants yield a generous display of fully-double, semi-double, and single...
  • Growth Habit: Herbaceous
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders, Cut Flowers
  • Bloom Duration: 12 weeks
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Sweet Scabious \'Scarlet\' - Scabiosa atropurpurea
Prices start at : 2.40 USD / 81 seeds

Its honey-scented nectar attracts bees and butterflies. Long lasting in the vase and a midsummer to fall delight in the garden, especially if grown in large drifts. Tufted flowers of lustrous red float above the long strong stems-perfect for cutting.
  •  Attracts Hummingbirds
  •  Attracts Butterflies
  •  Fragrant Flowers
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Size: 2.5-3 ft
  • Lifecycle: Annual
Connecticut
Union
Growing Conditions For Scabiosa Flowers – How To Care For Scabiosa Pincushion Flower
This attractive summer bloomer can be found in a variety of colors with blue, purple and white being the most notable. Flowers are also larger, up to 2 ½ to 3 inches and will normally bloom from late spring/early summer until the first frost.
Ohio
Willoughby
Cornflower \'Perennial Butterfly\' - Centaurea scabiosa
Prices start at : 2.40 USD / 76 seeds

Native to Europe, where it is often called greater knapweed, it is a well-behaved member of the centaurea genus. The vibrant violet thistle-like single flowers are rich with nectar and pollen.
  •  Attracts Bees
  •  Deer Resistant
  • Soil: Regular, well-drained
  • Season: Summer
  • Size: 3 ft
  • Zone: 4,5,6,7,8
Connecticut
Union
Sweet Scabious \'Fata Morgana\' - Scabiosa atropurpurea
Prices start at : 2.40 USD / 75 seeds

Placement & Cultivation Attractive to many pollinators but not to deer, Scabiosa can provide delicacy in borders, but is also great for bedding plants or cutting gardens. Grows With: Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat), Lantana, Petunia Water Use: Medium...
  •  Deer Resistant
  •  Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Hardiness: Hardy Annual
  • Size: 3' h X 2' w
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Regular, moist, well-drained
Connecticut
Union
Cream Scabious, Cream Pincushions Scabiosa ochroleuca
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and western Asia.
  • Purity: 85%
  • Botanical Name: Scabiosa ochroleuca
  • Family: Dipsacaceae
  • Genus: Scabiosa
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 90
  • Species: ochroleuca
New York
Locke
Sweet Scabious \'Beaujolais Bonnets\' - Scabiosa atropurpurea
Prices start at : 2.40 USD / 450 seeds

Stem leaves are somewhat pinnately divided. They bloom late in the summer, it's true, but how we appreciate the puff of rounded blooms, the beaded flower buds that slowly swell as the summer days shorten.
  •  Attracts Butterflies
  •  Fragrant Flowers
  •  Deer Resistant
  • Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkalin pH
  • Hardiness: Hardy Annual
  • Color: Burgundy
Connecticut
Union
Sweet Scabious \'Black Knight\' - Scabiosa atropurpurea
Prices start at : 2.40 USD / 75 seeds

What You'll Grow Plant: Somewhat bushy yet delicate green foliage Flowering: Honey-scented dark maroon flowers resemble a pincushion studded with white-tipped pins Seeds: Flowers will develop achene fruits which will turn brown.
  •  Fragrant Flowers
  •  Deer Resistant
  • Size: 3' h x 1.5' w
  • Color: Dark maroon pincushion flowers
  • Season: Summer to fall
  • Sun: Full sun
Connecticut
Union
Sweet Scabious \'Blue Cockade\' - Scabiosa atropurpurea
Prices start at : 2.40 USD / 75 seeds

All but lost as modern short hybrids took over gardens, we are happy to offer this freely blooming, large flowered selection once again. We love scabiosas, for as summer wanes and the garden gets a bit tired looking they come into their own, their "pincushion"...
  • Hardiness: Hardy Annual
  • Lifecycle: Annual
  • Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline pH
  • Fragrant Flowers: Yes
  • Season: Summer to fall
  • Size: 3' h x 1.5' w
Connecticut
Union
Cream Scabious, Cream Pincushions Scabiosa ochroleuca
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and western Asia.
  • Germination Test Type: Cut
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Lot#: 9401
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 90
  • Quantity: 0.19 lb
  • Collection Locale: Hungary
New York
Locke