Scabiosa Oxford Blue - 50 seeds

Plant information to grow Scabiosa from seed

Plant type: half-hardy annual flower
Height: flowers grow 60-80 centimeters tall
Position: full sun or partial sun
Planting time: start seeds in spring and/or in a greenhouse in autumn
Bloom time: starts 80-100 days after sowing in spring
Spacing: 25 centimeters between each plant
Germination: 7 - 14 days around 17 to 20 °C
Pinching/pruning: not needed
Flowers: early June to first frost, depending on the weather and moment of sowing
Pollinator-friendly: yes
Recommended seed tray or pot: start in medium (4-5cm) cell module trays or pots and plant out a few weeks later. Autumn sowings need to be transplanted to larger pots and overwintered.
The package contains: 50 seeds

How to Grow Scabiosa from Seed

Growing Scabiosa from seed is simple and rewarding. You can start the seeds either in the spring or late summer.

To start seeds in spring, sow them 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date. For overwintering in a greenhouse, sow the seeds in September in seed trays. You can also direct sow the seeds in spring and thin them out later.

For September sowings, plant out the seedlings the following spring. For spring-sown seedlings, plant them out around the last expected frost date. Regular watering and deadheading will support new flower growth.

Scabiosa thrives in both full sun and partial sun. The plants may require some support if you prefer perfectly straight stems.