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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Description:Near black flowers on strong stems bloom all summer long and are a favourite of pollinators. Elegant cut flower. Heirloom.
Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 60 seeds
Latin Name:Scabiosa atropurpurea
Alternative Names:Pincushion flower
Main Uses: Annul flower; cut flower, pollinator-friendly
Zone Hardiness: Annual
Exposure:Full sun
Height:60- 90 cm (24 – 36″)
Flower Color: Salmon-pink
Flowering Time:Earlysummer through early fall
Certified Organic: Ecocert Canada
Germination:10 – 12 days at 18 – 21C.
Sowing:Indoors 3 – 4 weeks before your local average last frost date
Planting Depth:Barely covered
Spacing (Seedlings):Sow 3 seeds per starter pot; space seedlings out 22 – 30 cm (9 – 12″) apart
Growing in Containers:Does best in the garden or large pots.
Fertilizing (Containers):If container growing, apply general-purpose organic fertilizer every two weeks through summer.
Watering (Containers):Water containers deeply when the top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor every day or two during very hot weather.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Not well suited to mixed planters, but very well suited to larger raised beds.
Fertilizing (Garden):Grow in garden beds amended with compost and other organic material. No need for additional fertilizer.
Watering (Garden):Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Beneficials Attracted to this Plant:Attracts pollinating bees, butterflies, and hoverflies (these are good – they are excellent aphid eaters!).
Harvesting:Cut flowers just as they open for the best vase-life
Suitability for Indoors:Not suited for indoors.
