Growing Blue Note Scabiosa Garden Seeds

For early blooming, start Blue Note scabiosa seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before final frost date. Scabiosa seeds will germinate in 14-21 days. Once germinated, move to fluorescent grow light until two sets of true leaves have developed. Transplant Blue Note scabiosa seedlings to indoor container or pot and harden off if transplanting outside. Scabiosa seeds can also be sown directly once the frost has passed, but blooming will occur late into the season. For direct sowing, lightly cover 3-4 Blue Note scabiosa seeds in soil with 12 inches apart in average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Blue Note seeds thrive in well-drained soil. Scabiosa can be susceptible to leaf spots, mold, and stem rot. Avoid overhead watering by watering soil directly to minimize wetting foliage. Plants will benefit from partial shade during severe summers. Scabiosa has no serious pests or diseases, but monitor regularly for aphids and whiteflies. Blue Note scabiosa seeds mature in 91-105 days days as 8-10 inch dwarf mounds with 10-12 inch spreads and bushy 2 inch lavender, purple, and thistle-blue pom-pom blooms.

Scabiosa columbaria is a nectar-rich variety attractive to many insects including bees, butterflies, and the six-spot burnet moth. The genus Scabiosa contains about 80 species primarily native to the Mediterranean but also found throughout moderate regions of Europe, Africa, Asia, and as far-reaching as Japan.