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Pincushion, Fire King

Pincushion, Fire King

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Pincushion Flower 'Scabiosa - Fire King', Scabiosa atropurpurea - 50 seeds avg.

The button-like bud colors up before it begins to bloom, making it a long-lasting contributor to the garden and in bouquets.

Planting Tips:
  • A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
  • Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
  • Cover seed; allow 14-21 days to germinate.
  • Space 12" apart in the garden.
  • Ht. 24"-36".
  • Winter hardy in zone 7 and south.
Keep the Blooms Coming:
  • Harvest the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest two to three side shoots.
  • Cut future stems at the base of the stem being harvested.
  • Harvest when the first 1/3 of tiny flowers are open.

Weight: 0.6 lb