FL2078A - Fata Morgana
Fata Morgana's pale apricot blooms make a lovely addition to mixed bouquets with their antique look. 4-6cm (1.5-2.5”) pincushion flowers top long and slender, yet strong, stems at a height of 90-120cm (36-48”). In the garden they attract bees and butterflies.
- Pale apricot blooms.
- Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Grow for cut flower bouquets.
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How To Grow
Scabiosa is sometimes listed as Sweet Scabious or Pincushion Flower. It is easy to plant and grow Scabiosa seeds.
Latin
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Family: Disacaceae
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: 1-10
Timing
Sow indoors 8 – 10 weeks before planting out. Sow outdoors in early spring, when a risk of light frost is still possible. In mild winter areas, seeds can be sown in the fall.
Starting
Barely cover the small seeds. Space plants 30-45cm (8-12″) apart.
Growing
Deadhead regularly. Grow in average, humus-rich well drained soil with pH in the 7.0 to 8.0 range. Cut back to the ground in autumn. Divide the plants every 3-4 years or they fade after that point.
