Starflower
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Unusual textural cut flower.
Small, pale blue blossoms on wiry stems transform into highly decorative, bronze-colored geometric and globe-shaped seed heads. Plants are grown primarily for the papery seed pods, which are useful for both fresh and dried bouquets. Also known as drumstick flower.
Specs:
- Plant Height: 28–36″
- Packet: 50 seeds
- Avg. 800 seeds/oz
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| Size | Packet, 500 Seeds, 1,000 Seeds, 5,000 Seeds, 25,000 Seeds |
|---|---|
| DAYS TO GERMINATION | 10-12 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C) |
| SOWING | Transplant (recommended) – Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. Barely cover as light aids germination. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. In the greenhouse, grow transplants at 50-55°F (10-13°C) to keep the plants from stretching. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost. Direct seed – Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until late spring give the best quality flowers and pods. May require support. |
| LIGHT PREFERENCE | Sun. |
| PLANT HEIGHT | 24-36". Plant supports (such as Hortonova used as a horizontal trellis) are required. |
| PLANT SPACING | 9-15". |
| HARDINESS ZONES | Annual. |
| HARVEST | Scabiosa atropurpurea: Flowers almost fully open. Scabiosa stellata: Fresh-cut or dried: Harvest when seed heads are light green with dark-bronze edges and the star-shaped centers are just turning black. If harvested after the centers have fully turned, or begun to fall out, the seed head will shatter and will not be useful. |
| SOIL REQUIREMENTS | Rich, well-drained soil. |
| USES | Excellent cut flower. Back of beds and borders. |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Scabiosa atropurpurea, Scabiosa stellata |
| ALTERNATE NAME | Mourning bride, drumstick flower |
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