Scabiosa Seeds - HiGro Mix
90-100 days to maturity. Scabiosa atropurpurea. HiGrow Mix Scabiosa Flower Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, borders, and greenhouses. HiGrow Mix (a.k.a. QIS Mix) scabiosa produces long-stemmed, pincushion blooms in a refined blend of soft and saturated tones for bouquets, borders, and pollinator plantings. Plants flower heavily throughout summer, and regular cutting encourages steady blooms for fresh arrangements.
Growing HiGrow Mix Scabiosa in the Flower Garden
Start scabiosa indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting for earlier blooms, sowing seeds 0.125 inch deep and keeping the mix lightly moist until germination. Harden off and transplant after the last frost, or direct-sow after frost once the soil has warmed.
Space plants 9 to 12 inches apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Water at the base and harvest stems often to encourage continuous flowering. Deadhead spent blooms if you are not harvesting, and provide light support in windy sites for straighter stems.
Harvesting of HiGrow Mix Scabiosa
Harvest stems when flowers are about three-quarters open and the centers are still tight. Cut early in the day and place immediately into clean water. Regular cutting promotes more stems and longer bloom periods.
About HiGrow Mix Scabiosa Garden Seeds
QIS, which stands for Quality In Seed, is known for uniform plants, strong stems, and excellent cut flower performance. This mix produces classic pincushion blooms with a soft, ruffled look that pairs well with both bold and pastel bouquets.
Scabiosa is also a pollinator favorite and works well in borders, cottage gardens, and dedicated cutting beds.
Tips From Our Gardeners
Cut often for the longest bloom window. The more you harvest scabiosa, the more it branches and sends up fresh stems, especially when plants are kept evenly watered in hot weather.
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
HiGrow Mix Scabiosa Flower Seeds Per Package:
- 50 seed Packet
- 100 seed Packet
- 500 seed Packet
Non-GMO HiGrow Mix Scabiosa seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Scabiosa atropurpurea |
| HiGrow Mix Scabiosa Color: | Mix of white, blush, pink, lavender, and deep burgundy tones |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 90-100 |
| Days to Germination: | 10 to 14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.125 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 9 to 12 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-drained soil with moderate fertility and even moisture; pH 6.0 to 7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Moderate 60 to 80 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 65 to 70 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for aphids and thrips. Provide adequate airflow and water at the soil level, and avoid overcrowding to reduce powdery mildew and leaf spotting. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |