The pincushion flower (Scabiosa atropurpurea) is a delightful flowering ... when you plant them in your garden or when the new seedlings are around 2 to 4 inches tall. Then, once the plants ...

This annual scabious, Scabiosa atropurpurea, is a close relative ... Sow now and over-winter your seedlings somewhere cool and bright. Or wait till spring, and sow it straight into the ground ...

Now's the time to sow sunflower seeds directly outdoors ... while tender species like Scabiosa atropurpurea are typically grown as annuals. Sow in small pots or seed trays to pot on and eventually ...

atropurpurea, but there is a lesser-known species that offers nearly a nonstop succession of creamy yellow flowers. Scabiosa ochroleuca, known as cream scabious, is a delightful entry to the ...