Scabiosa Diamond Pink Seeds

Description

Scabiosa japonica var. alpinaDwarf Diamond Pink

Scabiosa Diamond Pink Seeds

Type: Perennial, dwarf
Bloom: June to Sept
Flower: Profuse blooms in candy pink
Height: 12-18″ tall
Light: Sun in open area
Soil: Fertile, well drained
P.H.: 7.0
Moisture: Average to dry
Use: Cut flower, dried arrangements
Tolerances: Neglect
Notes: Flowers first year. Winter hardy. Deadhead to first point after flowering to prolong flowering. Prune to ground level in November.
Zone:5-9
Native to W Asia

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Scabiosa japonica Seed Propagation
Indoors: Sow to moist media, press in, no cover, needs light to germinate. Maintain 70F soil temperature for germination 10-20 days. Harden off before transplanting in March or April 6-12″ apart
Outdoors: Transplant recommended or direct sow September, March or April to prepared seed bed. Keep free of weeds. Thin as soon as large enough to handle. Leave final spacing of Autumn sown plants until following Spring