Loved Far & Wide Gardeners everywhere appreciate the attributes of Scabiosa! Scabiosa (Scabiosa Atropurpurea Double Rose) This Scabiosa is also known as Pincushion Flower. This attractive annual establishes nicely from Scabiosa seed. It grows fashionable Rose-colored, fully double, large pincushion blooms. This is one of the easiest to grow and probably the most productive of all the cutting Scabiosa flowers! This Pincushion Flower is very attractive in the xeriscape garden! It is also excellent for cutting, drying or pressing. This beautiful flower attracts bees and butterflies to the garden, and is great in cottage gardens, beds and borders. If you want to spread out the bloom season of your Scabiosa even longer, plant two or even three sowings, three of four weeks apart to achieve a succession of blooms throughout the season! Scabiosa (Scabiosa Atropurpurea Double Rose) This Scabiosa is also known as Pincushion Flower. This attractive annual establishes nicely from Scabiosa seed. It grows fashionable Rose-colored, fully double, large pincushion blooms. This is one of the easiest to grow and probably the most productive of all the cutting Scabiosa flowers! This Pincushion Flower is very attractive in the xeriscape garden! It is also excellent for cutting, drying or pressing. This beautiful flower attracts bees and butterflies to the garden, and is great in cottage gardens, beds and borders. If you want to spread out the bloom season of your Scabiosa even longer, plant two or even three sowings, three of four weeks apart to achieve a succession of blooms throughout the season! Scabiosa Seeds | Rose How to Grow Sow Scabiosa seeds indoors 10 weeks before the desired planting date. Sow the seeds and press the rose Pincushion Flower seeds gently into the starter mix. Keep the seed moist until germination. Scabiosa flower seeds can also be sown directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed, but they will be very late to bloom. Sow the Pincushion seeds into well-draining soil that has been loosened. Sow the flower seeds in groups of 3 - 4 spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. Gently press the seed into the soil and keep it moist. Flower Specifications Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches Height: 32 inches USDA Zones: 3 - 8 Season: Annual