Blue Note Scabiosa is a compact perennial that brings delicate charm to small spaces with its distinctive 2-inch pom-pom blooms in lavender, purple, and thistle-blue. Hardy from zones 3 through 9, this dwarf cultivar of Scabiosa columbaria reaches just 8 to 10 inches tall and flowers within 100 to 109 days, making it quick enough for summer color and sturdy enough to return year after year. Its bushy, tidy growth habit and non-GMO seed make it equally at home in window boxes, rock gardens, or as a border accent.
Full Sun
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3-9
10in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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These clustered pom-pom flowers have a genuine charm that belies their delicate appearance; each bloom sits atop wiry stems in a color range that shifts between soft lavender and deeper thistle-blue depending on growing conditions. The dwarf, compact form stays neat and controlled, never flopping or demanding staking. It's especially rewarding for gardeners who value low-maintenance perennials that fill small gaps with big personality.
Blue Note Scabiosa thrives as an ornamental addition to window boxes, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and patios. Its compact stature and tidy branching pattern make it particularly effective as a border plant or accent in mixed containers where its delicate blooms can be showcased.
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Start seeds indoors in warm conditions 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Keep soil temperature around 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit for germination, and provide light to help seedlings establish strong root systems.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting. Move them into the garden once soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, spacing them 12 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds in spring once soil is workable and nighttime temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Scatter seeds where you want plants to mature and press lightly into soil to ensure contact.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly throughout the growing season to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a compact, tidy appearance. In late fall or early spring, cut back the entire plant close to the ground to refresh growth for the next season.
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