Scabiosa atropurpurea QIS® Salmon Pink | Sweet Scabious | Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa atropurpurea QIS® Salmon Pink | Sweet Scabious

Scabiosa atropurpurea QIS® Salmon Pink, also known as sweet scabious, is part of the exceptional QIS® (Quality in Seed) series – developed to meet the high standards of florists and cut flower growers. This variety produces abundant, large pincushion-style blooms in soft salmon-pink tones on long, elegant stems reaching up to 80 cm.

QIS® Salmon Pink is a reliable and productive annual scabiosa that thrives in most garden settings and flower beds. Its blooms not only offer a romantic, vintage appeal but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens as well.

Key Features:

• Soft salmon-pink pincushion blooms on long stems
• Excellent for cutting – long-lasting and florist-approved
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Easy to grow from seed
• Grows to approx. 80 cm tall
• QIS = Quality in Seed – high germination and uniformity for professionals

Germination Instructions:

• Sow indoors: Into moist, well-drained seed compost
• Coverage: Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep consistently moist
• Heat: Use gentle heat (propagator or warm windowsill)
• Germination time: 7–40 days
• Transplanting: Move to 8 cm pots once seedlings are large enough to handle
• Acclimatization: Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost
• Spacing: 30 cm between plants
• Autumn sowing: Seeds sown in September can overwinter in a cold frame and be planted in spring

Growing Instructions:

• Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil
• Water regularly during dry periods, but avoid overwatering
• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

Why Choose QIS® Salmon Pink Scabiosa?

QIS® Salmon Pink offers all the charm of traditional sweet scabious with enhanced uniformity, strong stems, and a color that blends beautifully in pastel bouquets. Ideal for both cut flower production and home gardeners who value quality, reliability, and pollinator appeal.