Scabiosa Seeds - Fire King

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

• Red

Scabiosa Fire King delivers intense, velvety red pincushion blooms on long, strong stems, bringing bold color to both garden beds and bouquets. The button-like buds show color well before opening, extending its visual interest and usefulness as a cut flower. With regular harvesting, this florist favorite blooms continuously from early summer through frost.

• • Long, wiry, cut-worthy stems with excellent vase life
• • Extended display from colorful buds through full bloom; dried seed pods are suitable for drying
• • Harvest when the outer florets open and the center remains firm for best results

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