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Violet buds and bright blue flowers of the pincushion Scabiosa atropurpurea grow within a cottage garden | Heartwood Seeds UK
Beautiful violet-blue autumn flowers and serrated grey-green foliage of Scabiosa atropurpurea stand within a wildlife border
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Scabiosa atropurpurea (Sweet Scabious / Blue Pincushion) | 100 to 2,500 Fresh Seeds | £2.99 - £34.99

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Scabiosa atropurpurea (Sweet Scabious / Blue Pincushion) 

 

Fresh Seeds of Scabiosa atropurpurea (Blue Pincushion) with full instructions for germination.

rare, herbaceous perennial growing to a size of 40 x 40 cm, with oblong, serrated grey-green foliage.

Beautifulviolet-blue flowers are produced from summer to early autumn, which are highly attractive to butterfliesbees and other pollinators.

Perfect for cottage-style gardens and wildlife borders.

Fully frost hardy.

 

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

 

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 GROWING DETAILS

 

Genus: Scabiosa

 

Species: atropurpurea

 

English Name: Blue Pincushion

 

Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

 

Eventual size: 40 x 40 cm

 

Flowering time: Summer to early Autumn

 

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

 

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (prefers full sun)

 

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained

 

Propagation methods: From seeds, leaf cuttings and divisions

 

 GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Scabiosa atropurpurea 🌱 Remove the seeds from their outer husk (the seed is centrally located at the base of husk). Sow seeds 5mm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: from 20-80 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

 

 

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