Quick Facts
Scientific Name | Scabiosa stellata |
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Colour | Lilac flower, green-brown pod |
Days To Maturity | 90 - 100 days |
Seeds Per Packet | 50 |
Sowing Time | March - October |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Scabiosa Stellata Starflower
Small, pale blue blossoms on wiry stems transform into bronze-coloured geometric and globe-shaped seed heads.
Colour |
Lilac flower, green-brown pod
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Scientific Name |
Scabiosa stellata
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Height |
60cm
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Days To Maturity |
90 - 100 days
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Life Cycle |
Annual
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Light Preferences |
Sun
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Sowing Time |
March - October
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Days To Germination |
10 – 12 days
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Planting Space |
15cm
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Planting Tip |
Direct seed or plant in germination tray, 5mm - 1cm deep and keep moist till germinated. Plant out when cavity is filled between 4-6 weeks
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Pinch |
When the plant reached 20cm height, pinch back, cutting off the top set of leaves. It will enchance branching and flowering
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Seeds Per Packet |
50
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Uses |
Excellent cut flower. Back of beds and borders
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Netting |
Plant netting needed
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Harvesting Tips |
Harvest stems to use as cut flowers as soon as the blossoms open. Clip off old blossoms every week or so to prolong bloom time
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Germination |
Easy
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