Scabiosa 'Starflower'
Scabiosa stellata
Flowers start out icy blue and then transform into the most unusual bronze geometric orb-shaped seedpods that are excellent for drying and adding texture to arrangements.
Packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Hardy annual
Days to maturity: 90–95 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 9 inches
Plant height: 28–36 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: Cover lightly (light aides germination)
Days to germination: 10–12 days at 65–70°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 5–7 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. Barely cover, as light aides germination. Grow transplants on at 50–55°F to keep the plants from stretching. Pinching not necessary.
Harvest & Vase Life
Fresh flowers: Harvest when the flowers are still in bud stage or just beginning to open. Dried: Harvest when seed heads are light green and centers are turning black. If harvested later, the seed heads will shatter.
Expected vase life: 7–10 days.
SHIPPING
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Photo Credit: Johnny's Selected Seeds & Petal Back Farm
