Pincushion Flower
Salmon Queen Scabiosa is a fully double-flowered heirloom annual that brings sophisticated color to cutting gardens and landscape borders. Its blooms hover somewhere between coral and salmon pink, a shade so distinctive that florists and flower farmers have made it a staple for arrangements and events. Growing 32 inches tall with strong, wiry stems, it thrives across zones 3 through 8 and hits its stride in mid-summer, when the plants produce abundant flowers for harvest.
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The fully double flower heads on 32-inch stems with wiry, strong support make Salmon Queen exceptionally reliable for cutting, whether you're filling wedding vases or casual summer bouquets. The coral-salmon color sits at a rare intersection of warmth and sophistication, distinctly richer than typical pinks. This heirloom annual blooms prolifically once it hits its stride, rewarding gardeners with continuous harvest potential through mid and late summer.
This variety exists for cutting gardens and floral arrangements. The long, sturdy stems and fully double flower heads make it exceptional for wedding displays, casual bouquets, and integrating into mixed landscape plantings for continuous color.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow on sterile seedling mix and cover lightly. Germinate between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit; seeds typically emerge within 6 to 15 days. Provide bright light once sprouted to prevent stretching.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed and plants have developed sturdy stems. Harden off for several days before moving them to their final location. Space 9 inches apart in full sun.
Cut flowers in the morning when they are freshest and petals are just beginning to open, using a clean knife dipped in a solution of 10 percent household bleach to prevent disease transmission. This timing ensures the longest vase life and most vibrant color in arrangements. For extended freshness, place a few drops of bleach in the vase water to keep the blooms beautiful longer.
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