Scabiosa atropurpurea (Sweet Scabious / Blue Pincushion) | 100 to 2,500 Fresh Seeds | £2.99 - £34.99

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

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

Beautiful, violet-blue flowers are produced from summer to early autumn, which are highly attractive to butterflies, bees 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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Genus: Scabiosa

Species: atropurpurea

Synonyms:

Scabiosa acutiflora
Scabiosa angulata
Scabiosa ateridoi
Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. atropurpurea
Scabiosa atropurpurea subsp. maritima
Scabiosa atropurpurea var. villosa
Scabiosa bailletii
Scabiosa calyptocarpa
Scabiosa cornucopia
Scabiosa cupanii
Scabiosa diffusa
Scabiosa fruticulosa
Scabiosa integrata
Scabiosa major
Scabiosa odora
Scabiosa paui
Scabiosa setifera
Scabiosa vivipara
Sclerostemma atropurpureum
Sixalix atropurpurea
Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. amansii
Sixalix atropurpurea subsp. grandiflora
Spongostemma acutiflorum
Spongostemma maritimum

Common names:

Blue Pincushion
Egyptian Rose
Pincushion Flower 
Sweet Scabious

Other names (non-English):

Escabiosa morada (Spanish)
Lán Pén Huā - 蓝盆花 (Chinese)
Scabieuse maritime (French)
Sukabiosa - スカビオサ (Japanese)

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

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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