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Scabiosa ‘Double Mixture Cup and Saucer’

Scabiosa caucasia

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Days to cut

105–140 days

Status

trying

Catalog ID

CF-10

Seasons logged

1

This rare, heavy blooming selection features large and stunning, blue, pink, or white, double, dense flower bells.

How it grows

Germination

Days to germ.
10–12 d
Soil temp
65–70 °F
Depth
0 in
Light for germ
light

Culture

Days to maturity
105–140 d
Spacing
12–18 in
Height
26–30 in
Sun
Sun, Partial Shade
Frost
hardy
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sow indoors
Yes
Outdoor / direct
Yes

Harvest

Cut stage
When flowers are at bud stage or half open.

Other Observations

Notes not filed against a sowing. Everything else sits with its trial above.

No loose observations — every note belongs to a sowing.

This variety’s year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsApr 9 – Apr 23
Outdoor / directApr 23 – Jun 4
Bloom (from indoor)Jul 23 – Sep 10
Bloom (from outdoor)Aug 6 – Oct 22
See the whole season

Seed source

Swallowtail Garden

Other Scabiosa varieties

Species overview