Description
Botanical Interests' Isaac House Blend Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Seeds produce elegant 2″–3″ blooms in shades of white, lilac, and blue, resembling delicate summer snowflakes. Despite their fragile appearance, these hardy plants are drought-tolerant and resilient, making them a great choice for gardens with minimal maintenance. Scabiosa attracts bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator favorite, and blooms from summer to frost, providing long-lasting beauty. Its long stems make it an exceptional choice for cut flowers, and the dried seed heads add visual interest to floral arrangements. Perennial in USDA zones 3–7, Isaac House Blend thrives in full sun to part shade, making it a reliable addition to your garden.
This packet contains 25 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Lomelosia caucasica
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Native: Asia
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–7
Plant Dimensions: 18″–24″ tall, 18″ wide
Variety Information: 2″–3″ wide white, lilac, and blue flowers have a center resembling a pin heads in a small pincusion.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: Recommended for first season blooms: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–70°F.
Days to Emerge: 10 –15 days
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
