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Scabiosa

Cut Flower Care Guide

Scabiosa (pincushion flower) adds unique texture to arrangements with dome-shaped blooms and interesting seed pods. Excellent filler flower and pollinator magnet. Easy to grow with long bloom season.

🌱 Planting Guide

When to Plant Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before.

Planting Depth ¼ inch

Spacing 9-12 inches

Soil Well-drained, average to lean. pH 6.0-7.5. Tolerates poor soil.

Sunlight Full sun (6+ hours)

💡 Tips

Very easy from seed — good beginner flower
Succession sow every 3 weeks for continuous blooms
Stellata types grown specifically for dried seed pods

📅 Month-by-Month Care Calendar

Jan

Order scabiosa seed. Plan varieties — include Stellata for dried pods.

Feb

Start first succession indoors if desired.

Mar

Start indoors under lights for early blooms.

Apr

Direct sow after last frost. Transplant indoor starts.

May

Succession sow. Plants establishing. Thin to 9-12 inches.

Jun

First blooms appear. Begin harvesting. Deadhead spent blooms.

Jul

Full production. Harvest daily. Succession sow for fall.

Aug

Continue harvesting. Let some Stellata heads mature for pods.

Sep

Fall production. Harvest dried Stellata pods.

Oct

Final harvests. Collect seed for next year.

Nov

Clear annual types. Mulch perennial varieties.

Dec

Plan next year. Scabiosa is low-effort, high-reward.