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Scabiosa Vestita Seeds for Garden Planting

Scabiosa Vestita Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Spacing: Space seeds 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart to allow mature plants room to grow

Sowing: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds about 1/8 inch (≈ 3 mm) deep in well-drained soil.

Seed Preparation: Lightly scarify seeds and cold stratify for 2–4 weeks in a moist paper towel to encourage germination.

How to Grow

Water: Water regularly, especially in dry periods, but avoid soggy soil.

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil with consistent moisture during establishment.

Light: Full sun to partial shade enhances flowering.

Tips


Ideal for cut flower arrangements due to long stems and attractive blooms


Protect from excessive humidity and ensure good air circulation to minimize disease risks


Scabiosa attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators to the garden.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial flowering plant

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Clump-forming

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scabiosa Vestita Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial flowering plant

Scabiosa Vestita, often called a pincushion flower, is a charming perennial flowering plant known for its distinctive blooms that resemble delicate pincushions on tall, wiry stems. These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while adding texture and seasonal color to borders, cottage gardens, cut-flower beds, and mixed perennial plantings. Scabiosa prefers well-drained soil and performs best with full sun to partial shade. Its long flowering season and garden versatility make it excellent for ornamental landscapes

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Pincushion Perennial

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Spring

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

Not Applicable

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones ~5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

12–18 in

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Shallow (≈1/8 in)

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000172041

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Scabiosa vestita different from pincushion flowers?

It is valued for its distinctive flower form and textured blooms, adding variety to perennial borders.

Can it provide contrast with daisy-shaped flowers?

Yes. Its unique flower structure complements daisies, asters, and other open-faced blooms.

Which flowers pair well with Scabiosa vestita?

Coreopsis, gaura, salvia, and yarrow create attractive perennial combinations.

Can it be included in naturalistic gardens?

Yes. Its graceful flowering habit suits meadow-style and informal landscape plantings.

Does it add fine texture to mixed borders?

Yes. Delicate blooms provide visual contrast among broader flowering plants.

Do butterflies visit the blossoms?

The flowers may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.