Dark Night Pincushion, Heirloom Scabiosa

Renee's Garden - A cottage garden favorite, Dark Night's buds resemble jeweled Victorian brooches that unfurl into densely petaled, frilled, "pincushion" shaped flowers. Planted in sunny borders, the blossoms attract a myriad of pollinators throughout the summer, especially Monarch, Fritillary and Skipper butterflies. With their deep, rich color and intricate form, Dark Night is a wonderful color accent in bouquets. Flowers also air dry easily for everlasting arrangements.   Characteristics:  Heirloom Hardy Annual   Dark purple colors  Lasting cut flowers  500mg, Approx 45-50 seeds   Instructions - Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist, and provide a good light source until seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant out into fertile garden soil in full sun when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall. Plant in: February - April  Full sun  Plant 1/4 inch deep  Plant 8-10 inches apart  12-15 days