Scabiosa Mix

Pincushion flower heads in rich colours
Attracts bees and butterflies
Easy to grow from seed
50 seeds per pack

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FAST FACTS

Botanical name: Scabiosa atropurpurea

Common name: Pincushion Flower ‘Formula Mix’

Article number: S08800-1

Days to germinate: 10–14 days

Days to maturity: 70–90 days

Hardiness and longevity: Half-hardy annual

Height: 60–90 cm

Spread: 30–40 cm

Sunlight: Full sun

DESCRIPTION

Scabiosa ‘Formula Mix’ produces elegant, pincushion-shaped flowers in a rich blend of colours including deep burgundy, soft pink, lavender, and white. The blooms sit on long, slender stems, making them ideal for cutting as well as adding height and texture to borders. With their soft, romantic appearance and extended flowering period, scabiosa are a favourite in cottage-style and natural planting schemes. Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained conditions, they also attract bees and butterflies throughout the season.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Both annual and perennial scabiosa are very easy to start from seed. Scabiosa seeds are large, papery, and shaped like shuttlecocks; very easy to handle.

Please note: the shoot will grow out of the back of the feathery area of the shuttlecock rather than the point. Plant your scabiosa seeds on their side so the shoot can make its way out easily.

Sow sparsely on damp seed compost. Keep moist, germinates at 22-25°C. Once shoots appear place in a bright, cool area. Scabiosa transplants easily without much issue and since they are such hardy plants, you can plant them out at any point, typically around the second or third set of leaves. Space at approximately 15cm intervals. Give a good soak after transplanting.

Once established, Scabiosa is pretty drought tolerant. They do well with a good amount of fertilization, so keep well fed and well watered.

SHIPPING & DELIVERY

We keep it simple: shipping is a flat-rate €3.75 to any address in the European Union. Orders are packed on the sunny island of Cyprus and handed to the carrier within 1–3 working days. We ship by regular mail with delivery confirmation. As soon as your parcel leaves us, you’ll receive an email with a tracking link so you can follow it in real time. Typical delivery time is 5–15 business days, depending on destination and your local mail service. We currently ship within the EU only.