Dark Night Pincushion, Heirloom Scabiosa
$2.99
$3.39
Renee's Garden - A cottage garden favorite, Dark Night's buds resemble jeweled Victorian brooches that unfurl into densely petaled, frilled, "pincushion" shaped flowers. Planted in sunny borders, the blossoms attract a myriad of pollinators throughout the summer, especially Monarch, Fritillary and Skipper butterflies. With their deep, rich color and intricate form, Dark Night is a wonderful color accent in bouquets. Flowers also air dry easily for everlasting arrangements.
Characteristics:
Heirloom
Hardy Annual
Dark purple colors
Lasting cut flowers
500mg, Approx 45-50 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant out into fertile garden soil in full sun when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall.
Plant in: February - April
Full sun
Plant 1/4 inch deep
Plant 8-10 inches apart
12-15 days to germinate
Mature Height: 3-4 feet
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Grandmother's Pincushion Scabiosa
$2.89
$2.99
Renee's Garden - Cottage garden favorites since the colonial era, scabiosas’ tightly closed buds look like Victorian brooches which unfold into densely petaled, frilly centered flowers. Perfect for sunny borders, these long-stemmed 2 to 3-inch “pincushion” flowers attract Monarch, Fritillary, and Skipper butterflies throughout the summer. Our premium Dutch selection is more upright in habit and contains all the best old-fashioned colors including deep crimson, mulberry, soft salmon, rose pink, lilac and white.
Characteristics:
Heirloom
Hardy Annual
Rich colors
Lasting cut flowers
Approx 45-50 seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant out into fertile garden soil in full sun when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall.
Plant in: February - April
Full sun
Plant 1/4 inch deep
Plant 8-10 inches apart
12-15 days to germinate
Mature Height: 3-4 feet
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Black Knight Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa
$3.45
$3.95
Seed Exchange - These stunning, dark-maroon flowers have enchanted gardeners (and bees and butterflies) since the early 1600s in England, when the variety was called ‘Blackamoor’s Beauty’ and ‘Mournful Widow.’ The honey-scented flowers have blooms that measure from 1½-2.5" and resemble a dark-satin pincushion with white-tipped pins. The versatile variety works well in both borders and garden beds, and its long stems make it ideal for fresh cutting. (Scabiosa atropurpurea)
Annual plants grow to 24-30 inches tall
White, blue, maroon, and red flowers
Long lasting cut flower
Tolerates partial shade
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
100 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming.
Sow 1/8" Deep
Thin 8-12" Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Full Sun to Partial Sun
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