Pincushions and Friends

Top 2. May 8, 2000 1:20 AM

» MJ2 - You clever one

ary foudn this article and posted it to me becasue I was a hunting what these gorgeous flwers were I found in a disused and about to be buldozed site...they were such a stunning deep dark red purple, I was collecting seeds each week as I went to a rehersal, ove summer, and they dried out...now to plant? stright out into the garden, raise seedlings...I am a tad aof a ovice JoJo

-- posted by MJ2

Top 3. May 8, 2000 5:45 PM

» Jojo - MJs Scabiosas

HI MJ

These sound like the annual type, which are outlined in the article. I would sow them where they are to grow, in much the same manner as Zinnias, or marigolds. They're easy, and they like alot of sun.

Hope this helps!

-- posted by Jojo

Top 4. May 8, 2000 5:52 PM

» Jojo - whoops!

Hi again

I forgot that you are in Australia MJ. These need to be seeded in the SPRING.

-- posted by Jojo

Top 5. May 8, 2000 6:07 PM

» JessieJ - spring

gary posted me the article too.
MJ, if you have seed of the dark one you scanned can I have some?
Jojo, I have a patch out the front north sun facing, north east really, would they grow only getting morning and a little afternoon sun?

-- posted by JessieJ

Top 6. May 8, 2000 11:20 PM

» Jojo - Hi Jesse

Hi Jesse

I wouldn't rely on any scabiosa in that sort of area. Here that would be plant suicide. They would be sure to get mildew, as well as a general lack of vigor/flowers. Inland they might not get mildew but they probably wouldn't get flowers either. If you like that sort of colour though, there are some nice daylilies in a maroon colour available now. Another good maroon flower for shade is...

certain impatiens? blah

My mind has gone blank. Maybe someone else has some recommendations to share...

-- posted by Jojo

Top 7. May 15, 2000 2:10 AM

» MJ2 - Hi again

I shall attempt to type non-dyslexic this time...I have my seeds tucked away in the pantry, awaiting spring, and a spt in mind. Come septemeber - or as it begins to warm up I shall plant. The original site was quite sheltered, but facing north, Devonport is a sea port town, these would have had little water except for rain.
Odd how when one "finds" something it takes on a special meaning.

-- posted by MJ2

Top 8. May 15, 2000 2:16 AM

» MJ2 - Jessie

I only have a few seeds, but shall send some of them on, I did give soem to Gary when I visited, so maybe between us we will get something. Though my big fear is they will revert back and loose the colour

-- posted by MJ2

Top 9. Aug 25, 2001 11:40 PM

» tallen95 - Sabiosa

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone has information about the Scabiosa "Ace of Spades"?

1. Is it one of the Scabiosa atropurpurea group?

2. Does anyone know where I could find it in Australia?

Many thanks.

-- posted by tallen95

Top 10. Aug 31, 2001 6:30 PM

» Jojo - Re: Sabiosa

The answer to your first question is yes. It's full name is Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Ace of Spades'

Here are three companies you might try...

Mr. Fothergill's Seeds Pty Ltd
22 Prime Drive

Seven Hills NSW 2147
Tel: 02 9838 0500
02 9838 7748

Speciality Seeds (Australian Agent for Sutton's UK)
C/o Dreamthorpe Nursery
Macedon VIC
Tel: 03 5424 8292

Yates Seeds and Co. ( http://yates.com.au )
PO Box 4072
Milperra NSW 1891
Business address
244 Horsley Rd
Milperra NSW 2214
Free Call: 1 800 224 428

I hope this helps - Jojo

-- posted by Jojo