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 18 November 2024. For more options, check the POSTAGE page.
Scabiosa 'Salmon Queen'
Scabiosa 'Salmon Queen'
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Producing a profusion of salmony, coral to pastel pink 2-4cm blooms throughout the spring and summer on tall stems, scabiosa is a flower garden and bouquet filler. The buds are just as visually interesting as the blooms - with their pincushion effect adding visual interest. ‘Salmon Queen’s’ colour is very sought after - combining well with a large variety of other flowers. The plants will often self seed, sprouting in the autumn for the earliest spring blooms. Large group plantings wave in the wind. 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#32760 88% 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 weeks 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.
