Scabiosa Summer Fruits
Seeds
As low as €3,90 per package
- Pincushion flower heads in shades of red, pink and purple
- Amazing cut flowers
- Easy to grow from seed
- 50 seeds per pack
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Scabiosa (scabiosa stellata, scabious flower, pincushion flower, starflower)
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Summer Fruits' has fully double, lightly scented pin cushion flowers in several different shades of pink, red, lilac, purple and burgundy. Scabiosa makes excellent cut flowers because of their long vase life. Scabiosa Summer Fruits works great as a filler for borders.
It prefers in full sun and well-drained soil but can deal with some shade. Cut or deadhead blooms to prolong flowering or leave on so that the plant will self-seed. The birds also love scabiosa seeds!
Buy your Scabiosa Summer Fruits seeds with Fontana Seeds for delivery anywhere in Europe.
Fast Facts
- Article number:
- S08760-11
- Botanical Name:
- Scabiosa Atropurpurea
- Common Name:
- Paper Moon, Scabious, Pincushion flower, Star flower, Sweet Scabious
- Days to germinate:
- 7-14 days
- Flowering time:
- Early to late Summer
- Hardiness and Longevity:
- Annual
- Height:
- Up to 90cm
- Ideal For:
- Cut or dried flowers, cottage gardens, attracting beneficial insects and butterflies
- Spread:
- Approx 20cm
- Sunlight:
- Full Sun