Ritz Blue Pincushion Flower

Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended): Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Lower temperatures can cause premature flowers and poor garden performance. Perennial in Zones 3-7. In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 60-65°F (16-21°C).

Direct seed - After last frost date. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until midsummer give the best quality flowers and pods.

In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55°F (10-13°C) to keep the plants from stretching. Scabiosa stellata: Fresh-cut or dried: Harvest when seed heads are light green with dark-bronze edges and the star-shaped centers are just turning black.

May require support.Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Direct seed - After last frost date. A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear.

In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55°F (10-13°C) to keep the plants from stretching. May require support.Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear.

May require support.Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Direct seed - After last frost date. Plants are grown primarily for the papery seed pods, which are useful for both fresh and dried bouquets.

Direct seed - After last frost date. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until midsummer give the best quality flowers and pods.

May require support.Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Direct seed - After last frost date. A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear.

As an added bonus, the lightly fragrant, nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds and beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. It flowers freely and reliably from May through October, and pairs well with its pastel companion,.

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The only thing a gardener has to do with this wonderful plant is cut back old foliage in the spring! * Evergreen * Dwarf * Variegated foliage The Liriope 'Variegated', Liriope muscari 'Variegata', is by far one of the most popular liriope.

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An extremely colorful wildflower that is also rather easy to grow, Baby Blue Eyes remains one of our favorite all-purpose wildflowers! Baby Blue Eyes Seeds - Nemophila menziesii Seed Baby Blue Eyes are hardy annual flower seeds native to California, but...