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 17 February 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.
