Common Name: Scabiosa Salmon Rose Pincushion Flower
Scientific Name: Scabiosa atropurprea - please note some varieties of scabiosa are considered a weed in SA
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Coral-coloured flowers stand tall on strong, slender stems.
A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden.
Plant Height: 90cm
When: Spring, after frost and early Autumn
Sowing Depth: 5mm deep, sow direct or raise seedlings.
Barely cover as light aids germination.
Spacing: 30cm
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 10-20 days @ 18-21°C
Seed to Bloom: 90 - 100 days
Approx Number of Seeds: 40
Note:Dispatch to W.A is once weekly due to quarantine restrictions upon arrival.
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
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Express Post - 18th Dec Regional/20th Metro
Parcel Post - 17th 10am Dec
Regular Letter - 15th Dec
WA Has passed due to Quarantine inspection.
Australia Post Postage Costs
Letter Post Priority: $3.50 (No Tracking)
Parcel Post: $8.90 (Parcels that contain a large item accessories like trugs, tubers, herb dryers and large books are charged $15.95)
Express Post: $14.90 (Parcels that contain a large item accessories like trugs, tubers, herb dryers and large books are charged $19.95)
Tubers: are Express or Parcel Post Only as they are perishable. Price calculated on checkout as they weigh up to 400g each postage will vary.
Postage Time Frames:
Parcel Post estimated 3-8 business days
Express estimated 2-4 business days
Regular Letter Priority estimated 4-10 business days
Dispatch is usually 1-3 days
Please Note:
Postage Costs (inc quarantine inspection fees)
Letter Post: $7.50 (No Tracking) this includes the cost of quarantine inspection.
Parcel Post: $13.90 this includes quarantine inspection fees.
What to plant by month in your climate zone. Get it as a free PDF here.