{"product_id":"pincushion-scabiosa-atropurpurea-mix-flower-seeds","title":"Pincushion Scabiosa Mix Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFew flowers stop you in your tracks quite like a pincushion in full bloom. Pincushion Scabiosa atropurpurea produces\u003cstrong\u003e frilly flower heads\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rich mix of lavender, pink, deep crimson, white, and salmon, each with a raised cushion centre and protruding stamens that give the blooms their distinctive, old-fashioned charm. \u003cstrong\u003eLightly honey-scented\u003c\/strong\u003e and held on long, wiry stems, it's \u003cstrong\u003eone of the finest cutting flowers you can grow from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGrowing to around 80cm tall, it \u003cstrong\u003eblooms prolifically from summer right through to the first frosts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003emore you cut, the more it flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. A cottage garden favourite for centuries, it works equally well in borders, meadow-style plantings and dedicated cutting patches, and is an absolute magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIt performs best in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, and prefers cooler conditions, tending to slow down in the peak of summer heat and humidity before picking back up as temperatures ease. Deadhead regularly to keep the blooms coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNote: \u003cem\u003eSome varieties of Scabiosa are listed as a weed in South Australia. Customers in SA should check local regulations before purchasing or planting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e May include \u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003elavender, pink, deep crimson, white, and salmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing \/ Raise seedlings\u003cmeta\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18°C to 21°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 80cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Flowers Australia","offers":[{"title":"70 seeds","offer_id":62823865712799,"sku":null,"price":11.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7608\/6943\/files\/scabiosalavender.jpg?v=1783321842","url":"https:\/\/meadowflowers.com.au\/products\/pincushion-scabiosa-atropurpurea-mix-flower-seeds","provider":"Meadow Flowers Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}