How to make a bridal bouquet
Learn to make a bridal bouquet using seasonal summer flowers.
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Dark, rich velvet, crimson, mini-pincushions on long, wiry stems – a must. Gently scented.
All the scabious family are known for their reliability, long-flowering season and fantastic insect-friendly credentials.
Genus | Scabiosa atropurpurea |
Variety | Black Cat |
Type | Hardy Annual |
Common Name | Pincushion flower, Scabious |
Border Position | Back, Middle |
Soil Type | Fertile, Neutral |
Scent | Scented |
Site | Full Sun, Shelter |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 1m (39in) |
Spacing | 40-45cm (16-18in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Best sown under cover March-May and/or late August for planting out 4-6 weeks later or direct sow April-May. |
Care Tips | Deadhead regularly to promote further blooms to appear. Grows well in container pots. May need staking. |
Flowering | June - August, 10-12 weeks from spring sowing |
Vase Life | They will look good for up to 7 days. |
Harvesting | Flower production: 4-5 months, if picked regularly. |
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Learn to make a bridal bouquet using seasonal summer flowers.
Learn how to get great results when direct sowing hardy annual seeds.
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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Cat' reviews
Spacious Black Cat
Reviewed 3rd May 2017 by Susan Holt Easy to sow and beautiful cut flowers which look great with cosmos and dill. Even a novice like myself, got brilliant results. |