Bouquet of Fama White Scabiosa in a clay pot on a white background.
A close-up of Fama White Scabiosa flowers on pink background.
Fama White Scabiosa flowers in blue pitcher on a blue background.
A large bouquet of Fama White Scabiosa flowers arranged in white vase on a white background.
A detailed close-up micro view of single Fama White Scabiosa flower growing in a greenhouse.
Fama White Scabiosa in a Japanese vase with a Japanese book on a white background.
A detailed macro view of Fama White Scabiosa and fuzzy flower bud against a dark grey background.
A half dozen Fama White Scabiosa blooms in a tall vase on a grey background.
Fama White Scabiosa in an old mason jar on a high key white background.
Bouquet of Fama White Scabiosa in a clay pot on a white background.
A close-up of Fama White Scabiosa flowers on pink background.
Fama White Scabiosa flowers in blue pitcher on a blue background.
A large bouquet of Fama White Scabiosa flowers arranged in white vase on a white background.
A detailed close-up micro view of single Fama White Scabiosa flower growing in a greenhouse.
Fama White Scabiosa in a Japanese vase with a Japanese book on a white background.
A detailed macro view of Fama White Scabiosa and fuzzy flower bud against a dark grey background.
A half dozen Fama White Scabiosa blooms in a tall vase on a grey background.
Fama White Scabiosa in an old mason jar on a high key white background.

Scabiosa Seeds,
Fama White

SKU: #FL615Min. seed count: 10
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Description

These oversized, blousy blooms are a clean, crisp white, perfect for fine arrangements and landscaping. Gargantuan blooms reach 4 inches across and are irresistible to bees and butterflies. This perennial creates short tufts of foliage, with large pincushion blooms standing 24 inches tall on long, wiry stems. Blooms from spring to mid to late summer.

Growing Tips: Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Barely cover, as light aids germination. Cold stratification for 2 weeks will improve germination. Plantings every 2-3 weeks until midsummer provide the best blooms. May require support.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Scabiosa caucasica
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–14
Days to Maturity
100–140
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
9–15 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Fama White is a perennial, so sow it for the long run: start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost, giving the seed two weeks in the refrigerator first to improve germination. Barely cover it, no more than ¼ inch, and expect seedlings in 10 to 14 days. Set the plants 9 to 15 inches apart in full sun, where low tufts of foliage will carry 24-inch wiry stems of crisp white blooms from spring into mid or late summer. Allow 100 to 140 days to maturity; the plants are frost hardy and overwinter in zones 4 to 8.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. (Cold-stratifying in the fridge for 2 weeks improves germination.)
  • Sow near soil surface, barely covering seeds, as light aids germination.
  • Succession plant every 2-3 weeks until midsummer to provide the best blooms.

How to Grow

  • Annual to 2 feet.
  • Space plants about a foot apart in the bed.
  • Bloom season begins in early summer.
  • Remove spent blooms to prolong blooming season.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Add lime to strongly acid soils.
  • May require support.
  • Can be affected by common garden pests like aphids, slugs, spider mites, and thrips.

How to Save Seeds

  • Select the heads from which you wish to save seeds and allow them to dry. The spent flowers will dry up and fall off, leaving behind a pale green seed head.
  • Allow selected seed heads to dry on plant and turn brown.
  • Harvest the seed head when seeds begin to fall away. (Mature seed heads can be harvested early and hung to dry further until seeds begin to fall away.) Release the seeds from the seed head by squeezing/rubbing them between your fingers, or through other means of agitation. Winnow to separate chaff and dry further if necessary to ensure seeds are completely dry!
  • Store seeds in airtight containers.

FAQ

What do the Fama White blooms look like?

They are oversized and blousy in a clean, crisp white, reaching 4 inches across, which makes them perfect for fine arrangements and landscaping.

How do I keep Fama White flowering?

Remove spent blooms to prolong the blooming season.

Can I save seed from Fama White?

Yes, with one caution: scabiosa is insect-pollinated and crosses readily, so isolate Fama White from other scabiosa varieties if you want seed that comes true. Let selected heads dry on the plant until they turn brown and the seeds loosen, harvest before the head shatters, rub the seeds free, winnow off the chaff, and store them completely dry in airtight containers.
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