Pincushion Flower ‘Salmon Queen’

Scabiosa atropurpurea

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Dryable
  • Easy to grow
  • Foliage & Filler
  • Pollinator-friendly

Description

These hardy annuals are easy to grow and produce a profusion of cute little blooms on long, strong stems. What makes these extra special is their uncommon color—a beautiful salmon-pink hue that is a floral designer’s dream and a favorite of everyone who visits the farm.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 40 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 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

Harvest when the flowers are still in bud stage or just beginning to open. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Details

Description

These hardy annuals are easy to grow and produce a profusion of cute little blooms on long, strong stems. What makes these extra special is their uncommon color—a beautiful salmon-pink hue that is a floral designer’s dream and a favorite of everyone who visits the farm.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 40 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 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

Harvest when the flowers are still in bud stage or just beginning to open. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Sources

How to Grow

How to Grow

Fabulous Foliages and Fillers
Easy-to-grow Hardy Annuals
Grasses, Grains, and Pods
Discovering Dried Flowers
Fabulous Foliages and Fillers
Easy-to-grow Hardy Annuals
Grasses, Grains, and Pods
Discovering Dried Flowers

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