Scabiosa - Formula Mix Seeds

Although the name sounds more like a disease or a Harry Potter spell (Emily may or may not wave her wand and say “Scabi-oooo-sa” like Hermione), scabiosa — often called pincushion flower — is your super cute, wildflower, dancing-stem accent flower. It doesn’t take up much space, but its soft mix of colours adds that little bit of je ne sais quoi you’re always looking for.

Growing Guide

• Plant type: Tender annual

• Hardiness zone: Grown as an annual in Zones 3–9

• Light: Full sun

• How to start: Start indoors

• Start indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Planting: Surface sow — light helps these seeds get going, so don’t cover

• Spacing: 23–30 cm (9–12 in)

• Estimated Days to Maturity (from transplant): 80–100 days

• Estimated vase life: 5–7 days

Approximate Seeds per Packet: 25

These seeds are originally from Johnny's Seeds.  They were not produced here at the farm.  These are the same seeds we plant to produce our 2-acre flower field.  As I always order extra, I have repackaged the seeds into smaller quantities to allow you the opportunity to grow them, too (as not everyone needs 1000 seeds!).