- Perennial to 60cm
- Rich burgundy flowers
- Suited to cottage gardens
Description
'Pincushion Flower- Burgundy Beau' seeds
Scabiosa atropurpurea
- Perennial to 60cm
- Rich burgundy flowers
- Suited to cottage gardens
A short lived perennial growing to 60cm with a clump of serrated green leaves at the base and wiry stems bearing solitary flowers. The flowers are rich burgundy to plum coloured, domed in the centre with frilled outer petals.
Suited to cottage gardens, borders and beds, and also as a cut flower. Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. Also known as 'Sweet Scabious', 'Pincushions', 'Mournful Widow' and 'Scabieuse'.
Seeds per gram: 370
Product code: H6-05
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings or sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Spring and autumn |
Germination | 10-12 days @ 18-21°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial (short lived) |
Plant Spacing | 25cm |
Plant Height | 60cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 190 days |
How To Grow
Shipping
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
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