Scabiosa caucasica Fama® Blue | Pincushion Flower | Cut Flower

Scabiosa caucasica Fama® Blue | Pincushion Flower Seeds | Perennial Cut Flower Favorite

Scabiosa caucasica Fama® Blue — a premium first-year-flowering perennial that brings elegance and refinement to any garden or floral design. This exceptional variety produces large, airy 6–9 cm (2½–3½") blooms in pure Blue, held on long, slender, wiry stems perfect for cutting.

Admired by professional growers and florists alike, Fama® Blue is part of the renowned Fama® series, known for its strong stems, uniform growth, and reliable performance. It flowers profusely throughout the summer without requiring vernalization — making it an excellent choice for both garden borders and cut flower production.

After flowering, the decorative seed pods add a whimsical touch to dried or fresh arrangements. With its high stem yield in the first year and outstanding vase life, this variety is a must-have for every cutting garden.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Scabiosa caucasica
• Variety: Fama® Blue
• Common name: Pincushion Flower, Caucasian Scabiosa
• Type: Hardy perennial (first-year flowering)
• Height: 65–75 cm (26–30 in)
• Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
• Bloom size: 6–9 cm (2½–3½ in)
• Blooming period: June – September
• Hardiness: Zones 3–7
• Days to maturity: 105–140 days
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Light: Full sun or part shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil

🌱 Sowing & Growing Instructions

Sowing time:

• Indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost
• Outdoors: After frost risk has passed

How to sow:

• Surface sow – seeds need light to germinate
• Germination in 10–12 days at 18–21°C
• Transplant seedlings once true leaves appear

Growing on:

• Grow at 16–21°C for strong transplants
• Harden off and plant out after last frost
• Water moderately and provide good drainage

Care tips:

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
• Divide clumps every 3 years to maintain vigor
• Support may be needed for tall flower stems

Why Grow Scabiosa Fama® Blue?

✓ Flowers the first year without vernalization
✓ Large, elegant white blooms – perfect for cutting
✓ Long, wiry stems and excellent vase life
✓ Decorative seed pods for fresh or dried arrangements
✓ Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and butterflies