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Freeport Gardening Guide: Scabiosa

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Scabiosa

Scabiosa Seeds, Fama Blue:

Description: First-year blooming perennial (zones 3-7) A brilliantly blue, show-stopping flower to present front and center in landscape design or arrangements. Gargantuan blooms reach 4 inches across and are irresistible to bees and butterflies. This perennial creates short tufts of foliage, with large pincushion blooms standing 24 inches tall on long, wiry stems. Blooms from spring to mid to late summer.

Four bright blue blooms of Fama Blue Scabiosa flowers in a glass bottle on a high key background.

 

Scabiosa Seeds, Fama White:

Description: First-year blooming perennial (zones 3-7) These oversized, blousy blooms are a clean, crisp white, perfect for fine arrangements and landscaping. Gargantuan blooms reach 4 inches across and are irresistible to bees and butterflies. This perennial creates short tufts of foliage, with large pincushion blooms standing 24 inches tall on long, wiry stems. Blooms from spring to mid to late summer.

A large bouquet of Fama White Scabiosa flowers arranged in white vase on a white background.

 

Scabiosa Seeds, Formula Mixed:

Description: A brilliant vibrant mix of strong-stemmed scabiosa, perfect for cutting and floral design, as well as landscaping. Plants reach 2-3 feet tall. Sturdy stems make this rainbow mix of colors a perfect choice for cut flower production. 1.5-2.5 inch blooms come in a wild range of colors.

A floral arrangement of Formula Mixed Scabiosa on a parquet background.

 

Scabiosa Seeds, Paper Moon:

Description: Attractive pale blue flowers are followed by cool, everlasting seed heads that are perfect for dried arrangements. This pest-tolerant, annual plant is native to Southern Europe.

A close-up detailed view of fresh and dried Paper Moon Scabiosa blooms resting on rusty old pick-up truck.

 

Scabiosa Seeds, Ritz Blue:

Description: These lilac-colored, pincushion blooms have gorgeous blue overtones and attract gobs of butterflies! A top choice for landscaping, containers, meadows, and borders. Plants are compact, just 6-8 inches tall, and the flowers reach 12 inches tall. Ideal spacing is 10 inches apart.   

A Ritz Blue Scabiosa plant growing in small terra cotta pot with a ruler to show size on a light background.

 

Scabiosa Seeds, Ritz Rose:

Description: (Scabiosa japonica var. Alpina) 90–100 days. Rose pink, pincushion blooms attract gobs of butterflies! It is a top choice for landscaping, containers, meadows, and borders. Plants are compact, just 6 inches tall, with the flowers reaching 12 inches tall and about 12 inches wide. Ideal spacing is 10 inches apart.

A Ritz Rose Scabiosa plant growing in a pot on a white background.

 

Scabiosa Seeds, Salmon Queen:

Description: You don’t have to be a professional to see why Salmon Queen reigns supreme among floral designers and flower farmers. This enchanting variety is somewhere between coral and salmon pink, just divine for the cutting garden or integrating into the landscape. Plants reach 32 inches tall, with strong wiry stems and fully double heads, making it ideal for everything from wedding displays to casual arrangements. This mid-summer bloomer will easily thrive in gardens zones 3-8.

A close-up veiw of Salmon Queen Scabiosa flowers in a silver bowl surrounded by petals on wood.

 

Scabiosa Seeds, Summer Fruits:

Description: Berry bright and merry, this mix honors our favorite summer fruit tones, from the blackberry to the scarlet woodland strawberry, a gorgeous range of color! A pollinator magnet and delightful cut flower, truly versatile.

A man in tunic holding a bouquet of Summer Fruits Scabiosa flowers.