100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
NOTE - WA Customers: Transition Farm Tomato, Capsicum and Chilli Seeds have been cleared for importation into Western Australia.
If ordering from Western Australia, our next batch shipment date is 6 January 2025. For more options, check the POSTAGE page.
Scabiosa 'Merlot Red'
Scabiosa 'Merlot Red'
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Beautiful, glowing wine-coloured flowers on strong slender stems atop easy to grow, productive plants. The abundant smaller flowers are a standout supporting bloom in cut flower displays - both in colour and pre petal burst, the “pincushion” adding structural interest . The hue of ‘Merlot Red’ is often found as an accent colour in many other blooms making it a great companion. Beloved by bees, butterflies and pollinators.
PLEASE NOTE - We have removed the seed husk which allows this seed to be used with a vacuum seeder or a direct seeding roller. It also has increased the germination rate!
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 35 approx.
Germination: Lot#39759 96% June 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Annual |
Full Sun | 20-30cm apart | 70-90cm | 2-4mm | 10-14 days @ 18-21 degrees |
90-100 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barley cover as light aids germination. Transplant to larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant outside after last frost.
DIRECT SEED - After last frost. Successive plantings every 2-3 wks until late Spring gives best quality flowers and pods.
HARVESTING - for longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that have just begun to show good color but are not yet open.
