Scabiosa Fire King
Scabiosa (scabiosa stellata, scabious flower, pincushion flower, starflower)
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fire King' has fully double, lightly scented pin cushion flower heads which are a bright shade of burgundy red. Scabiosa makes excellent cut flowers because of their long vase life. Scabiosa Fire King works great as a filler for borders.
It prefers in full sun and well-drained soil but can deal with some shade. Cut or deadhead blooms to prolong flowering or leave on so that the plant will self-seed. The birds also love scabiosa seeds!
Buy your Scabiosa Fire King seeds with Fontana Seeds for delivery anywhere in Europe.
Scabiosa (scabiosa stellata, scabious flower, pincushion flower, starflower)
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fire King' has fully double, lightly scented pin cushion flower heads which are a bright shade of burgundy red. Scabiosa makes excellent cut flowers because of their long vase life. Scabiosa Fire King works great as a filler for borders.
It prefers in full sun and well-drained soil but can deal with some shade. Cut or deadhead blooms to prolong flowering or leave on so that the plant will self-seed. The birds also love scabiosa seeds!
Buy your Scabiosa Fire King seeds with Fontana Seeds for delivery anywhere in Europe.
Description
Scabiosa (scabiosa stellata, scabious flower, pincushion flower, starflower)
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fire King' has fully double, lightly scented pin cushion flower heads which are a bright shade of burgundy red. Scabiosa makes excellent cut flowers because of their long vase life. Scabiosa Fire King works great as a filler for borders.
It prefers in full sun and well-drained soil but can deal with some shade. Cut or deadhead blooms to prolong flowering or leave on so that the plant will self-seed. The birds also love scabiosa seeds!
Buy your Scabiosa Fire King seeds with Fontana Seeds for delivery anywhere in Europe.
