Scabiosa Salmon Rose
Elegant coral-coloured cut flowers on strong, slender stems. Also known as Mourning Bride.
ANNUAL
Height: 60-90cm
Packet: 50 seeds
Elegant coral-coloured cut flowers on strong, slender stems. Also known as Mourning Bride.
ANNUAL
Height: 60-90cm
Packet: 50 seeds
Elegant coral-coloured cut flowers on strong, slender stems. Also known as Mourning Bride.
ANNUAL
Height: 60-90cm
Packet: 50 seeds
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-12 days at 18-21°C
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barely cover as light aids germination. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost
Direct seed - After last frost date. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until late spring give the best quality flowers and pods. May require support
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun
PLANT HEIGHT: 60-90cm (may need support)
PLANT SPACING: 20-30cm
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual
HARVEST: When flowers are almost fully open
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained soil
USES: Excellent cut flower. Back of beds and borders
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Scabiosa atropurpurea
ALTERNATE NAME: Mourning bride