Scabiosa stellata

Starflower

R60.00

Small white flowers give way to decorative, bronze-colored seed heads. These globe-shaped heads can be used fresh or dried. Also known as drumstick flower.

 

30 seeds per packet

28 in stock

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    Flower type:Air
    Life cycle:Annual
    Climate:Tender perennial in areas with mild winters. Sensitive to frost.
    Sowing guide:Sow in trays in early spring (recommended). Time sowing so that seedlings receive temperatures of 10-13 C. Transplant after 4-6 weeks. Alternatively, direct sow in spring.
    Planting Season:Spring
    Germination guide:10-12 days @ 18-21 C. Light required - cover seed with very thin layer of soil
    Good Bee Food:No
    Flowering time:90 days after sowing
    Pinch:Not necessary
    Position:Full Sun
    Final height:80 cm
    Spacing:23 cm

    Growing Tips:

    Provide horisontal plant support.


    Harvesting Tips:

    For seed heads, harvest when they are light green with dark edges and as soon as the star-shaped centers are turning black. Later harvesting (after the centers have fully turned or start to fall out), will result in seed heads shattering.

    Whether you are growing flowers or vegetables or both, growing your own plants from seed, is one of the most rewarding things for any gardener and you don’t even need a green thumb to do it. With our guidance, it couldn’t be easier!

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