Scabiosa stellata
starflower scabious
- approx 100 seeds
- £2.99
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: hardy annual
Solitary, pale blue, spherical flower heads on branching stems are followed by translucent, silvery heads that pale into creamy-white globes popular in dried ‘everlasting’ displays. After flowering, each individual ‘cupcake’ base is exquisitely centred by a chocolate star that radiates fine lines throughout the papery bracts. An annual for the cut flower garden and winter vase. - Growing instructions: Sow indoors onto moist, well-drained seed compost for 2 to 3 weeks at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C). When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings into individual pots and harden off gradually, planting out after the danger of frost has passed with a 30cm spacing.
- Sow: February to May
- Flowering: April to June
