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Scabiosa Columbaria Ochroleuca Seeds for Garden Planting

Scabiosa Columbaria Ochroleuca Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow directly into prepared well-drained garden soil in spring after frost.

Scatter seeds lightly and cover with a thin layer of soil (~1/8 inch).

• Keep evenly moist until germination (usually 14–21 days).

How to Grow

Water regularly but avoid waterlogged soil.

Provide full sun to partial shade.

• Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering.

Tips

Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Start seeds indoors earlier in cooler climates for longer season blooms

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator-friendly, hardy

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming, upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

pollinator gardens

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scabiosa Columbaria Ochroleuca Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant


Scabiosa Columbaria Ochroleuca, commonly known as pale yellow pincushion flower, is an attractive ornamental perennial that grows compact foliage with wiry stems bearing creamy yellow blooms. These flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and are prized in border plantings and cutting gardens for season-long color and texture.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–45 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

25–35 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

bright sunlight

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000190274

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Scabiosa columbaria ochroleuca different from colorful Scabiosa varieties?

Its soft creamy yellow blooms provide a subtle, natural look in perennial gardens.

Can this pincushion flower be planted in wildflower-style landscapes?

Yes, it blends beautifully into meadow plantings and naturalistic garden designs.

Will the flowers bloom over a long season?

Yes, regular deadheading can encourage continued flowering through much of the growing season.

Can Scabiosa ochroleuca be grown in sunny borders?

Yes, it performs well in sunny borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds.

Do butterflies and bees visit the flowers?

Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.

Can the flowers be used in fresh floral arrangements?

Yes, the long stems and delicate blooms make them suitable for cut flower bouquets.