Scabiosa Fire King – Fiery Blooms Fit for a Garden Throne 🔥👑
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Set your garden ablaze with the rich, dramatic colour of Scabiosa Fire King—a stunning perennial crowned with deep red blooms accented by delicate whitish-pink stamens. These pincushion-style flowers bloom early and keep performing right through the season, lighting up your garden with colour, scent, and elegance.
With their tall, slender stems, mildly sweet fragrance, and vase-worthy durability, Fire King is a must-grow for both flower beds and cutting gardens. Loved by bees and butterflies, this regal scabiosa brings bold impact with minimal effort.
🔥 Why Fire King Rules the Garden:
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Striking deep red flowers – Eye-catching with soft speckles on long stamens
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Early and long blooming – From late spring to early autumn
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Strong, tall stems – Perfect for fresh bouquets and arrangements
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Pollinator favourite – Invites bees and butterflies to your garden
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Fragrant and elegant – Mildly sweet scent adds to its charm
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Performs in most soils – Just give it good drainage and even moisture
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Great vase life – Cut in bud stage for blooms that last up to 7 days
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Graceful and structured – Staking or netting keeps them looking sharp
🌱 Easy-Grow Snapshot:
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Plant type: Perennial
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Scientific name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
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Sowing time: Spring
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Position: Full sun
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Sow depth: 1mm
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Spacing: 20–30cm
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Germination: 10–14 days (germination may take time—don’t give up)
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Days to harvest: ~90 days
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Best for: Borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flower beds
Plant Information
Plant Type: Perennial
Scientific Name: Scabiosa atropupurea
Growing Information
General Sowing Time: Spring
Position: Full Sun
Sow Depth: 1mm
Spacing: 20-30cm
Germination: 10 - 14 days (Note: Germination can be tricky. Patience is key.)
Days to Harvest: 90 days
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