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Scabiosa Seeds - Fata Morgana

Ruffled, double pincushion blooms in color-shifting tones of apricot, peach, blush, and cream

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Scabiosa atropurpurea

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

Scabiosa Fata Morgana is a romantic florist pincushion flower with ruffled, double blooms in soft shades of apricot, peach, blush pink, and cream. Named for the legendary sorceress, its color-shifting tones and vintage aesthetic bring elegance and movement to both bouquets and garden beds. Long, wiry stems and abundant flowering make it an exceptional and easy-to-grow choice for cutting gardens.

  • • Long, wiry stems ideal for cutting and floral design
  • • Prolific annual with a romantic, vintage look for borders and bouquets
  • • Thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained soil; easy to grow for home gardeners

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 9 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Scabiosa Seeds - Fata Morgana

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What type of seed is Fata Morgana Scabiosa?

Fata Morgana Scabiosa is an open pollinated seed.

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