Scabiosa - Isaac House Mix

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Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or 6 weeks before first fall frost. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches wide and the outer frill of the petals is pink, white, and lavender blue while the center "pincushion" is white with pinkish pins. The Pincushion Scabiosa blooms in early summer into the fall. The Isaac House Mix Scabiosa prefers full sun except in very hot summer climates where some light afternoon shade is recommended. The blossoms appear as fragile as summer snowflakes but this is a tough, carefree, very hardy plant with few pests or diseases. Place these plants in well drained, rich, alkaline soil. The Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Isaac House Mix, 'Scabiosa caucasica', is a charming, traditional cottage garden beauty. The Scabiosa is an excellent cut flower, and they lend themselves to be used in formal flower borders and wildflower gardens. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage continued bloom. ... more

Bachelor Button - Dwarf Mix Bachelor Button will naturalize as the seeds the plant drops will quite readily come back the next year to produce another crop of beautiful flowers. In warm climates, plant in late summer or early fall for winter bloom. Bachelor Button will perform the best in relatively dry soils. Bachelor Button blooms 10 to 12 weeks after seeding. In addition to the wonderful blend of colors, Bachelor Button Dwarf Mix has other admirable traits including drought tolerance. The Bachelor Button Dwarf Blend, 'Centaurea cyanus', is a blend of purple, light blue, pink, and white flowers that will impress you.