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Scabiosa atropurpurea Dwarf Double Mixed
  • 1 packet (75 seeds)
  • Despatch: Within 7 Days
  • Price: £1.99
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Scabiosa atropurpurea Dwarf Double Mixed

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers in : Mid summer to autumn
  • Germination : Easy
  • Aftercare : Easy
  • Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers
  • Special Features : Scented
  • Height : 18 inches

Description

Fragrant, fully double and relatively compact. These are lovely 'cushion' flowers in maroon, carmine, scarlet, pink, rose and white. Ideal in groups for border or as cut flowers when they last well in water.

Sowing Instructions

Best sown where they are to flower in spring. Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions

Thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. They prefer light, well drained soil and an open sunny position.