Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue Potted Flower Seeds For Planting, Stunning Blue Scabious for Beautiful Pots and Garden Borders

Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue – Premium Seeds for Stunning Blue Blooms

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfecta Blue’
• Common Name: Caucasian Scabious, Pincushion Flower
• Flower Color: Soft to deep blue with a pincushion-like center
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• Height & Spread: Grows 18-24 inches tall with a spread of 12-18 inches
• Blooming Season: Late spring to early autumn
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile, loamy soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-9

Why Grow Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue?

• Elegant, Long-Lasting Blooms: Large, frilly blue flowers with a delicate pincushion center
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
• Excellent for Cut Flowers: Ideal for fresh floral arrangements and dried bouquets
• Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant: Thrives with minimal care once established
• Versatile Use: Perfect for garden borders, rock gardens, pots, and containers

Planting and Care Instructions

Seed Preparation & Sowing

• Best Time to Sow: Early spring or late summer (indoors or directly in the garden)
• Sowing Method:
  • Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep in well-draining soil
  • Space plants 12-18 inches apart
  • Keep soil lightly moist until germination (10-20 days)
  • If starting indoors, transplant seedlings once they develop strong roots

Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Fertilization: Use a balanced flower fertilizer during active growth
• Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Winter Care: In colder zones, apply mulch for protection during winter

Ideal For

• Garden borders and flower beds
• Pots and containers
• Cottage and wildflower gardens
• Floral arrangements

Grow Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue to enjoy stunning blue blooms that brighten your garden and attract pollinators all season long.