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Scabiosa - Isaac House Mix
The Isaac House Mix Scabiosa prefers full sun except in very hot summer climates where some light afternoon shade is recommended. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or 6 weeks before first fall frost. The blossoms appear as fragile as summer snowflakes but this is a tough, carefree, very hardy plant with few pests or diseases. Place these plants in well drained, rich, alkaline soil. The Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Isaac House Mix, 'Scabiosa caucasica', is a charming, traditional cottage garden beauty. The Scabiosa is an excellent cut flower, and they lend themselves to be used in formal flower borders and wildflower gardens. The Pincushion Scabiosa blooms in early summer into the fall. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches wide and the outer frill of the petals is pink, white, and lavender blue while the center "pincushion" is white with pinkish pins. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage continued bloom. ... details
Sweet Pea - In the Pink Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, and wall coverings if given the proper support. The In the Pink prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. Plant this sweet pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea In the Pink is very early planting. The Sweet Pea In the Pink, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a designer blend of warm shades of pink and highlights of salmon, almond, cerise and mauve. |
