Scabiosa atropurpurea "Fire King"

In addition to being a fantastically productive cut flower, it is also loved by bees and butterflies.

Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out and the risk of frost is over.
Light germination.
Can also be direct sown when the soil has warmed up and the weather has become warmer.

For the longest vase life, flowers should be harvested when they are still in the bud stage or only partially open.

The seed pods are great for drying, harvesting immediately when they have bloomed and shed all their petals.

Please note that our seed bags are delivered in Swedish!


Quantity: approx. 50 seeds

Light preference: Sun

Height: 60-90 cm

Sowing depth: 0 cm / Light germination

Plant spacing: approx. 20-40 cm

Color: Dull red

Sowing time: 4-6 weeks before the last frost

Germination time: 10-12 days

Lifecycle: Halfhardy Annual

Vase life: approx. 7 days