Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Scarlet Empress' / 'Fire King'

Sowing method: From April-June. First, rake the soil finely, then evenly scatter the seeds (possibly mixed with dry sand), lightly rake them in, and press them down. Pre-sowing in pots is also an option.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• July
• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors warm / sheltered
• Greenhouse

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Deep red
• Origin: Mediterranean Region
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Butterflies
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Sweet Scabious
• Dutch: Scabious
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Scabious

• All year round