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Scabiosa Incisa Seeds for Garden Planting

Scabiosa Incisa Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Depth: Sow seeds shallowly, covering lightly with soil

Sowing: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly in garden beds after frost risk has passed.

Seed Preparation: No special pre-treatment generally required.

How to Grow

Water: Water regularly during establishment; reduce once mature

Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil.

Light: Full sun to partial shade encourages best flowering.

Tips


Perform light mulching in dry periods


Attracts butterflies and pollinators throughout bloom season.


Group in borders, cottage gardens, and cut-flower beds for maximum impact.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator-friendly

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming and upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to early autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scabiosa Incisa Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant


Scabiosa Incisa, commonly known as a pincushion flower, is a lovely perennial valued for its delicate, frilly blooms and airy form that add texture and soft color to gardens. With a naturally clumping habit and flowers that rise above the foliage on wiry stems, this species is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, meadows, cut-flower plantings, and pollinator gardens. Scabiosa Incisa is relatively low-maintenance, adapting well to well-drained soil and full sun, and its floral display attracts butterflies and beneficial insects.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

45–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 4–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–40 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

bright sunlight

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000161601

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Scabiosa incisa a distinctive perennial for garden borders?

Its delicate pincushion flowers and graceful growth habit add texture and seasonal interest to ornamental plantings.

Can this Scabiosa be planted in sunny cottage gardens?

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

Will the flowers continue blooming through the season?

Yes, regular deadheading can encourage continued flowering over an extended period.

Can Scabiosa incisa be combined with ornamental grasses?

Yes, it pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other sun-loving perennial flowers.

Do butterflies and bees visit the blooms?

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

Can the flowers be harvested for fresh bouquets?

Yes, the long stems and attractive blooms make them suitable for cut flower arrangements.