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Trio of Blue Cockade Scabiosa on a white background.
Blue Cockade Scabiosa in the process of blooming in the trial gardens at Baker Creek.
A Blue Cockade Scabiosa flower on a white background.
Trio of Blue Cockade Scabiosa on a white background.
Blue Cockade Scabiosa in the process of blooming in the trial gardens at Baker Creek.
A Blue Cockade Scabiosa flower on a white background.

Scabiosa Seeds,
Blue Cockade

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Description

A gardener's delight with masses of sky-blue, pincushion-like blooms perched on wiry stems. This cottage garden favorite flowers from summer to autumn, drawing bees and butterflies while providing a bounty of long-lasting cut flowers. Its airy habit and soft color make it a perfect choice for borders, wildflower meadows, or mixed arrangements.

Plant Details

Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–20
Days to Maturity
90–100
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
12–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
70°F

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Blue Cockade carries its sky-blue pincushions from summer into autumn, so give it a long runway: sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost. Surface sow, as light aids germination, and look for sprouts in 10 to 20 days. Plant out once frost has passed; maturity takes 90 to 100 days. Because the wiry stems get cut all season, sow a fresh batch every 2 to 3 weeks until midsummer.

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

How tall is Blue Cockade and how much room does it need?

It is a tall variety, over 36 inches, with masses of sky-blue blooms perched on wiry stems. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart, and be ready to provide support.

How do I get the most flowers from Blue Cockade?

Remove spent blooms to prolong the blooming season, and sow a fresh batch every 2 to 3 weeks until midsummer. Cut the stems freely; they are long lasting in the vase.

Where does Blue Cockade work best in the garden?

Its airy habit and soft color make it a cottage garden favorite for borders and wildflower meadows, where it draws bees and butterflies. On strongly acid soil, add lime.

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