Scientific Name : Scabiosa columbaria
Common Name : Pincushion Flower
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)
Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Shade Tolerant
Water : Medium
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Height : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Width : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Compact habit and shorter flower stems for a tidier, more attractive perennial garden.
Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun.
Remove spent flowers for continual blooming.
Grower Information :
Compact habit and shorter peduncles for easier shipping and showing! - Deeper colors, better habit and larger flowers than ‘Butterfly Blue’ and ‘Pink Mist.’
- Neater displays for greater sell-through at retail.
- Hardy plants with long flowering windows.
- Beautiful in the landscape and in mixed containers.
- Very disease resistant.
'Balfluttdelu'
Protection Information : EP46488; PP28,043
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
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Propagation Guide
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EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
70-72°F (21-22°C)
1,000 ppm IBA
Low to moderate
75-100 ppm N starting at Day 10
Typically not necessary. Remove premature flower buds as they appear.
42-49 days after sticking
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Finishing Guide
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5.5-6.2
55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C)
5,000 to 8,000
No
Day length neutral
Moderate
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Very disease resistant. Watch for root and crown rot under poor growing conditions.
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Crop Scheduling
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Not recommended
Rooted: 10-12 wks
Rooted: 10-12 wks
March to September
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