Pincushion Flower / Mourning Bride (Scabiosa atropurpurea) seeds

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Pincushion Flower / Mourning Bride (Scabiosa atropurpurea) seeds

Mysterious deep-purple blooms – annual summer flower for borders, bouquets, and pollinators.
Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

35,39 kr

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SKU: SCA01

GTIN: 4251420520951

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Historic Floral Beauty with Deep Colour

The Purple Velvet Scabious (Scabiosa atropurpurea) is a traditional, annual summer flower bearing velvety blooms in deep purples, violet tones, and occasional shades of pink. Its rich, dark hues provide striking contrast in garden beds and pair especially well with soft pastel colours.

This striking plant has been cultivated as an ornamental flower since the 17th century. Today, it continues to impress with its long flowering period, suitability as a cut flower, and importance as a nectar source for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Day-flying butterflies in particular are drawn to its fragrance and nectar-rich blooms.

Purple scabious grows to around 80–100 cm tall, is self-supporting, and ideal for naturalistic gardens, prairie-style plantings, or traditional cottage gardens. The blooms also perform exceptionally well in the vase, bringing a romantic, almost mystical depth to any floral arrangement.

Plant description

Species:	Caprifoliaceae
Plant type:	Summer flower
Flower colour:	Red Purple
Region of origin:	Mediterranean Region Southern Europe Eastern Europe Asia Africa
Special features:	Food for bees Cool Flower
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	80-120 cm
Flowering months:	July August September October

Growing advice

Soil type:	Chalky Humus-rich Free-draining
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	May June August September

Sowing and Care of Scabiosa atropurpurea

Plant type: Annual summer flower, historically cultivated
Sowing: Start indoors from March or direct sow outdoors from mid-April
Germination: At 14–16 °C; germination takes approx. 2–3 weeks
Location: Sunny, dry, low in nutrients, and well-drained
Height: Approx. 80–100 cm, upright growth
Special features: Long-flowering, suitable for cutting, pollinator-friendly

With its exceptionally dark colour palette, historical charm, and high ecological value, the Purple Velvet Scabious is a true insider tip for garden enthusiasts who appreciate contrast and character.

Other names

Botanical name:	Scabiosa atropurpurea
French names:	Scabieuse Pourpre, Scabieuse des Jardins
English names:	Mourningbride, Sweet Scabious, Pincushion Flower
Spanish names:	Escabilla Morisca, Escabiosa, Sombrero de Viuda, Viuda Morada, Bella Dama, Bella Madre, Corona de Clérigo, Escabiosa morada, Flor viuda
Italian names:	Vedovella selvatica, Scabiosa porpora, Vedovina maggiore,
Dutch names:	Zwarte scabiosa, rouwbruid, treurige weduwe, speldenkussenbloem, zoete schurft, purperen scabiosa, weduwenbloem

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