Scabiosa - Merlot Red
Scabiosa - Merlot Red
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Deep and dramatic, Scabiosa ‘Merlot Red’ is a sultry standout in the cutting garden, offering rich wine-red blooms with velvety pincushion centres. Carried on long, slender stems with delicate foliage, this variety adds moody elegance and beautiful contrast to bouquets. With excellent vase life and reliable productivity, it’s a favourite among growers seeking depth, texture, and romance in their floral palette.
Best for: Moody floral arrangements, romantic garden borders, pollinator-friendly plantings, and dramatic mixed bouquets.
Approx 30 seeds per packet
Growing Information
| Season | Flowers from early summer through early autumn – typically December to March, depending on sowing time and climate. |
| Type | Focal Co-Star |
| Blooms | Cut and Come Again |
| Edible | No |
| Spacing | Space 25–30cm apart for airflow and branching. |
| Days to Germination | 10-12 days |
| Days to Maturity | 90-100 days |
| Sowing Tips |
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in spring after frost has passed. Barely cover as light aids germination. Transplant once seedlings are strong and soil has warmed. Pinching is optional but can encourage more branching. |
| Growing Tips |
Prefers full sun and free-draining soil. Regular harvesting will encourage continuous bloom. Remove spent blooms to prevent self-seeding if not desired. Harvest when flowers are fully coloured and have opened slightly for best vase life. Excellent vase life and long, elegant stems. |
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