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Field Scabious Seeds
Knautia arvensis
Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) offers charming lilac pin-cushion flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
Approx 30 seeds
- Low Maintenance
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Compact for Pots
- Cut Flowers
Field Scabious Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Scabious 'Field' seeds produce charming, nectar-rich flowers ideal for attracting pollinators. Sow from January to April or August to September. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry spells. Flowers typically appear in summer, perfect for fresh or dried arrangements.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Field Scabious Seeds
- Sow:Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, spacing 30cm apart
- Water:Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Cut flowers in summer when fully open
- Best for:Beds, borders, pollinator gardens
This perennial wildflower thrives in UK gardens and wildflower meadows, blooming from summer to autumn. Once valued for its traditional medicinal uses, Field Scabious now adds natural beauty and supports pollinators. Sow in well-drained soil and enjoy its delicate blooms that brighten borders and wildflower areas.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Field Scabious Seeds – Native Wildflower for Pollinators
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How to Grow
Field Scabious seeds are best sown outdoors in well-drained soil during spring or autumn, aligning with their natural growth cycle from January to April and August to September. This perennial thrives in sunny locations such as window boxes, balconies, containers, or garden beds, making it a versatile choice for various settings. Its hardy nature means it largely looks after itself once established.
Sowing
Sow the seeds on firm, damp soil and lightly cover them to aid germination. Keeping the soil consistently moist during the sowing months of January to April and August to September supports successful sprouting of these native wildflower seeds.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them to avoid overcrowding, allowing adequate space for growth up to a pot size of 35 cm or in garden beds. This ensures healthy development and supports the plant's natural spread as it grows through June to September.
Plant care
Water Field Scabious regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, particularly during dry spells in the growing months. Deadheading spent flowers encourages prolonged blooming and supports pollinators, while minimal intervention is needed as the plant generally looks after itself.
About Field Scabiou
Ideal for pots, borders, and wildflower meadows; attracts pollinators and makes lovely cut flowers.
- Low Maintenance
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Compact for Pots
- Cut Flowers
History of Field Scabiou
Field Scabious, native to the UK, has a rich history in herbal remedies. Its name originates from the Caucasus Mountains, highlighting its natural heritage. This flower supports biodiversity by attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout summer.
| Other Names | Pincushion Flower and Lady's Pincushion |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
FAQs
Sow from January to April, and August to September. Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Watering: keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Typically 60-90cm tall, making it perfect for borders and wildflower meadows.
Yes, it returns year after year with proper care. This is a perennial, so one sowing keeps going year after year rather than needing to be repeated each spring. Harvest: Cut flowers in summer when fully open. Flowering runs June to September.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs January to April, and August to September, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 30 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits beds, borders and pollinator gardens, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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