Pincushion Flower ‘Fata Morgana’
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Description
This uniquely colored pincushion variety has delicate, button-like flowers in a lovely blend of blush and buttercream. Its soft and romantic coloring makes it perfect for arrangements and wedding work. In addition to being a fantastically productive cut flower, this darling is loved by bees and butterflies, too.
Details
Height: 36 to 40 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
This uniquely colored pincushion variety has delicate, button-like flowers in a lovely blend of blush and buttercream. Its soft and romantic coloring makes it perfect for arrangements and wedding work. In addition to being a fantastically productive cut flower, this darling is loved by bees and butterflies, too.
Details
Height: 36 to 40 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
How to Grow
How to Grow

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