(Scabiosa atropurpurea) If it’s a little peace and quiet you’re after, look no farther then Salmon Queen. Not only will you be surrounded by the contented buzzing of well-fed pollinators, but you’ll delight in the sweet smelling, graceful swaying, and mind easing sight of downy pink-salmon flowers. Such long stems to 3’ and flowers that bloom and bloom and bloom! Time to add another to your growing pincushion collection. Annual.
85-100 Days. UO

Packet: 50 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Direct sow after last frost.

Note: Germination can be tricky. Patience!

PLANTING DEPTH:

Cover seeds very lightly

SPACING:

8-12"

EMERGENCE:

10-12 days @ soil temp 65-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average-high. Tolerant to most soil types but prefers well-drained and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Loved by pollinators!

Some staking or netting keeps them upright and tidy.

Cut when flowers are in bud stage or just opening and expect a vase life of a week.

Scabiosa, 'Salmon Queen'