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	Scabiosa Oxford blue
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Quick Facts

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

Scabiosa Oxford blue


Buds are pale lavender and petals turn a bright blue-violet as they open. The white stamen contrasts against the center looking much like needles in a pincushion. 

Colour
Lilac
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