Imperial Pincushion Flower Seed Mix

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Sowing: Direct sow in late fall or early spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Scabiosa Atropurpurea seeds can also be started indoors 3-4 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 7-14 days. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; mature plants grow best in fairly dry soil and do well in drought and poor soil. Deadheading or cutting back the plant will produce a new crop of blooms. The pincushion flower plant will self-seed unless cut back after flowering has finished. These flowers attract butterflies and bees.

Harvesting: For long-lasting cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flower fades, the tiny oblong seeds will form in the globular seed head. As soon as the seed easily comes loose from the cluster, it is mature. Remove the dried seed heads and rub them lightly to separate the seed from the husk. Store the pincushion flower seed in a cool, dry place.

Common Names: Mourning Bride, Sweet Scabiosa, Mournful Widow

Latin Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 2,800

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall