Scabiosa – Scabiosa caucasia 'Perfecta'

The hardy scabious 'Perfecta', with its double, bowl-shaped, pale blue flowers, is a fascinating beauty in beds and bouquets. It adds a charming, romantic touch and creates a visual lightness and elegance. As a source of nectar, it attracts many insects to the garden.

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: March to April
Sowing outdoors: April to May
Germination time: 14-21 days at 14-16°C
Sowing depth: 2 mm

Height: 60-70 cm
Planting distance: 35 cm
Flower size: >10 cm
Flowering time: July to October

Soil: permeable, humus-rich
Fertilization: organic fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer
Location: Sun
Water consumption: medium

Growing tips:
After sowing, the soil should always be kept slightly moist; it should never be allowed to dry out. Outdoors, choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and compost enrichment. After flowering, remove the old flower heads to encourage new growth. No special protection is necessary during the winter.

Use:
cut flower
dried flower
Insect food

Cut flower:
Their long stems make scabious plants ideal as cut flowers. They keep very well in vases. The small, spherical flower heads also look very pretty in dried bouquets. To do this, cut the stems only after the flowers have lost their leaves. They can then be dried upside down in small bundles.

Bag contents:
approx. 15 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.