Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Oxford blue’

$5.00

Annual scabiosa. A real workhorse in the border and cut flower garden. Blooms all summer. A beautiful clear blue that adds a pop of colour to any bouquet arrangement. Pollinator attractor, especially our native Red Admiral.

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Description

GERMINATION: SEEDCOUNT
7-10 days at 20-25°C 25 min

SOWING:
Transplant- Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost or Autumn sowing to overwinter. Cover seed with 5mm of growing medium. Harden off and transplant out 4-6 weeks after sowing. Direct seed (recommended) once soil warms. Pinch tops to promote branching and more flowers.

ASPECT HEIGHT PLANT SPACING
Sun. 80cm 20 – 25cm

HARVEST:
When flowers are starting to show first petals. Can be harvested in bud stage to open in the vase.

USES:
Excellent cut flower and border plant.