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Scabiosa 'Fama Deep Blue'
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Scabiosa 'Fama Deep Blue'

Scabiosa caucasica
A must-have perennial with the largest flower of all scabiosa—4" across—the flowers tipping artfully at the top of the strong stems. Ruffled deep blue blooms have pincushion centers constantly buzzing with bees from midsummer to fall. Excellent cut, the long-lasting flowers look fabulous paired with snapdragons in a vase, and the more you cut, the more they bloom.
SKU #S1174
$4.50
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
11
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7
Mature Size
1.5-2' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Light blue with green centers
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and lightly press in.
Sprout Time:
10-14 days
Starting Indoors:
Recommended. Start indoors in late winter. Keep at 70-75°F and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or a humidity dome to aid germination.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after frost to early summer for flowers the following year.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Pincushion flower has a ruffle of petals surrounding large beaded centers, making their debut on long, lithe stems. A sought after cut flower, they grow best in temperate summer areas where nights cool down, established clumps blooming in spring to early summer. Deadhead to promote additional flowers and site along well-drained garden edges and mid-border. Winter survival is enhanced by pruning back in late fall and using gravel or evergreen boughs as mulch. A pollinator favorite that will bring your garden alive!
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, though it will tolerate some drought once established.
Soil pH:
Neutral to alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Mix in about 2-4" of compost prior to planting out. Topdress with a thin layer the following spring, or incorporate a slow release organic fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
When flowers just start to open.