Pincushion, Triple Berry Mix

Pincushion Flower 'Triple Berry Mix', Scabiosa atropurpurea - 50 seeds avg.

½” to 2½” blooms in an array of rich, fruity tones. 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.
• Lightly cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 10-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-12” apart in the garden.
• Grows to 24-36” tall.
• 90-100 days to bloom.
• Winter hardy to zone 7.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Harvest the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest three to four side shoots.
• Future cuts should be made at the stem base.
• Harvest when the button-like buds start to show color up to when the first ⅓ of tiny flowers are open.