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Fama Deep Blue

Flower

Scabiosa caucasica

Overview
Elegant 2 1/2-3 1/2" blooms with long, clean, wiry stems and good vase life. Perfect for cutting. Seed pods can be used to add whimsy and interest to mixed bouquets. Produces all summer long. Also known as sweet scabious, Caucasian pincushion flower, and perennial Scabiosa. Perennial in Zones 3-7.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; surface sow as light aids germination. Transplant after last frost.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5-7.5). Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 10-20 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, whiteflies. Common diseases: Crown rot, powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soils.