How to grow scabiosa

What scabiosa plant does it require to grow? In practice, it is recommended to pay attention to undersized varieties. For example, the dark purple variety is often found in gardens and balconies.

How to care for scabiosa

In fact, this plant has a rich assortment of colors. There are original striped species, white, blue, etc. There may be annual and perennial inflorescences. Outwardly, these are usually inflorescences that appear on the plant in the summer. They have wavy petal edges. They are quite large, reaching about 5 cm in diameter. They have long, thin peduncles. The plant has beautiful feathery leaves, although they are not considered decorative. In the initial version, the growth of scabiosa reaches almost a meter. Dwarf varieties are almost 2 times smaller. What is the care for this flower?

• In regions with warm weather conditions, it hibernates in the open;
• In colder climates, scabiosa is best grown as an annual variety;
• Planting will not tolerate severe frosts;
• Scabiosa is often found on terraces in flower beds, as it is very suitable for this;
• Scabiosa seeds are sown in spring, in the second half of the year;
• Seedlings will appear in a few weeks;
• It is necessary to dive the grown seedlings at a distance of 20 cm next to each other.

These are the basic needs of scabiosa. It is good to plant it in the center of the flower bed, and plant dwarf varieties around. This flower loves sunny places. It is better to shelter it from the wind, as its gusts are harmful to its long stems. Watering is required in moderation, but the land should dry out. Such cultivation is required for the scabiosa flower.