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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