Scabiosa japonica var. alpina, 'Pink Diamonds'

Scabiosa japonica var. alpina, 'Pink Diamonds'
Price: £2.95
RHS Perfect for pollinatorsAttractive to pollinatorsPerennial that will flower in its first year from sowingPerfect for cutting
    Charming, bright pink, dwarf pincushions, these are real gems. This variety produces neat, uniform plants, very long flowering with dense, rich green foliage. 10ins (25cm)

    Genus: Scabiosa

    Species: japonica var. alpina

    Variety: 'Pink Diamonds'

    Family Name: Dipsacaceae

    Seed Catalogue No.: 1144K

    Hardiness: Hardy

    Lifecycle: Perennial

    Suitable for: Cut Flowers

    Colour: Pink/Rose

    Flowers: June, July, August, September, October

    Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

    Soil Type: Clay, Chalk

    Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral

    Moisture: Well-drained

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    Germination Instructions

    Sow indoors. Sow 3mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Propagate with gentle heat. Germination takes 7 days approx. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 25cm spacing.

    Growing Instructions

    Easy to grow, water regularly but do not overwater.

    Cultivation Instructions

    Deadhead regularly. Propagate by seed or division.

    When to Sow

    JanJFebFMarMAprAMayMJunJJulJAugASepSOctONovNDecD
    • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
    • Flowers/Harvest

    Approximate number of seeds per packet: 20

    Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.