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	Scabiosa Fata Morgana
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Scabiosa atropurpurea
Colour Cream
Days To Maturity 90 - 100 days
Seeds Per Packet 50
Sowing Time March - October
Life Cycle Annual
Price
ZAR65.00

Scabiosa Fata Morgana


Fata Morgana produces soft creamy apricot blooms atop tall, strong, and slender stems. The color adds a vintage look to mixed bouquets. 

Colour
Cream
Scientific Name
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Height
60cm
Days To Maturity
90 - 100 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
March - October
Days To Germination
10 – 12 days
Planting Space
15cm
Planting Tip
Direct seed or plant in germination tray, 3mm deep and keep moist till germinated. Plant out when cavity is filled between 4-6 weeks
Pinch
When the plant reached 20cm height, pinch back, cutting off the top set of leaves. It will enchance branching and flowering
Seeds Per Packet
50
Uses
Excellent cut flower. Back of beds and borders
Netting
Plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest stems to use as cut flowers as soon as the blossoms open. Clip off old blossoms every week or so to prolong bloom time
Germination
Easy