Scabiosa - Fire King

50 Seeds - Scabiosa atropurpurea, aka Mourning Bride, Drumstick Flower

Scabiosa Fire King is a bold beauty with moody crimson-red blooms that rise above lacy, grey-green foliage. Known as the pincushion flower, its intricate blossoms attract bees and butterflies, making it a vibrant addition to pollinator gardens. Perfect for borders or cutting, this easy-to-grow annual brings fiery elegance all season long!

An excellent cut flower and great as a lower border plant.

Sowing: indoors (recommended) 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Direct seed - after last frost, only where summers are long and temperature is consistently warm.

• Season: Annual
  
• Height: 24 - 36"
  
• Bloom Season: June - September
  
• Sun: Full sun
  
• Depth: Surface sow and barely cover
  
• Plant Spacing: 9 - 15 inches
  
• Germination: 10 - 12 days
• Days to Maturity: 90 - 100 days