• Scabiosa Misty Mountain Mix Seeds - Bred by Jig-Bee
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Jig-Bee Flower Farm

Scabiosa Misty Mountain Mix Seeds - Bred by Jig-Bee

Hardy Annual

Description

Scabiosa atropurpurea

This unique scabiosa mix features soft pale lavenders, accented by deeper lavender-violet tones and the occasional picotee blooms. A lovely choice for growers who appreciate subtle variation and natural elegance in the garden and bouquet. This mix started as a pale lanveder flower that bloomed in a planting of Oxford Blue Scabiosa. I've been working on stabilizing the pale lavender color for several years now but still get some deeper violet shades and some picotees. All of the colors in this mix are very beautiful and I hope you enjoy them!

Please note: The germination rate is low (approx 44%). Extra seeds will be included to account for the lower germination rate. I also have a limited supply so I'm only able to offer it in a smaller packet size.

 

$ 12.95
$ 12.95
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Size
    Planting Instructions

    SOWING:

    Transplant: Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before planting out. Can take 2-3 weeks to reach max germination. They like a cool start so best to plant out in the very early spring. 

    Germination Requirements: Cover lightly to aid germination.

    Days to Germination: Germinates in 10-12 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)

    GROWING:

    Light Preference: Full sun

    Soil Requirements: Plant in alkaline soil high in organic matter and provide good drainage, does not tolerate wet soil conditions.

    Winter Hardiness: Survives to low of 10℉ (-12℃)

    Plant Height:    24-48 inches

    Plant Spacing: 6” or cut flowers, 9-12 inches for landscape

    Pinching:  Not required

    Flower Support: Yes, highly recommended

    Days to Bloom: 90-100 days

    Deer Resistant: Yes

    HARVEST AND VASE LIFE:

    Yield: 4-8 stems per plant

    Harvest Fresh: Scabiosa have pincushion like buds that color up before they bloom. The can be cut when they start to color up and up to when one third of the tiny florist have opened. Blooms will continue to open after harvesting. Harvest at the central stem just above the lowers 3-4 side shoots. 

    Expected Vase Life: 7-10 days

    Seed Saving: Let blooms dry and the seed heads turn brown. The seeds will be ready to harvest when the shuttlecocks containing the seeds will begin pull away from the pod.

    USES: 

    Cut Flower, Garden Beds, and Beneficial Insect Plantings,drought tolerant
    Shipping Information

    Seeds are shipped via USPS. Any orders placed after 12pm on Friday or over the weekend will be filled the following week. Please allow 2-3 business days for your seed order to be processed.
    We do not ship internationally.
    Scabiosa Misty Mountain Mix Seeds - Bred by Jig-Bee