{"product_id":"pin-cushion-flower-scabiosa","title":"Pin Cushion Flower (Scabiosa)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"403\"\u003ePin Cushion Flower, also known as Scabiosa, is a charming and low-maintenance addition to any garden. Blooming in shades of soft pinks, blues, and purples, the delicate blossoms resemble vintage pin cushions atop slender stems. These graceful plants are highly attractive to pollinators and provide a long season of blooms, making them ideal for cottage gardens, wildflower borders, or flower beds. Their long, wiry stems make them particularly well-suited for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, adding beauty indoors and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"977\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Pin Cushion Flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eWell-suited to Zones 3–9, these flowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They grow beautifully in garden beds, borders, and containers, and benefit from regular deadheading to encourage prolonged blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eNative to Europe and Asia, Scabiosa has long been cultivated for its ornamental qualities and pollinator support. Its name comes from the Latin \"scabies,\" as it was once believed to treat skin ailments. Today, it's cherished more for its decorative value, bringing elegance to gardens and floral designs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall for blooms from late spring to frost.\u003cbr data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; transplant out when weather warms.\u003cbr data-end=\"1820\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat as an annual or mulch well to overwinter; start indoors for earlier blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Pin Cushion Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1980\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3mm (1\/8in) deep indoors or directly in soil after last frost.\u003cbr data-end=\"2056\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist during germination, then reduce watering.\u003cbr data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers when fully open for fresh use or just before fully open for drying.\u003cbr data-end=\"2235\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2235\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead regularly to promote new blooms; cut back in fall if perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2640\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2640\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003eLet Flowers Mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some flower heads to dry completely on the plant.\u003cbr data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"2449\"\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip dried heads and shake seeds free.\u003cbr data-end=\"2509\" data-start=\"2506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread seeds to dry fully; store in a cool, dry, dark place.\u003cbr data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003eViability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2666\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2721\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811189371122,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-036","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Pin_Cushion_Flower_Scabiosa.jpg?v=1772481901","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/pin-cushion-flower-scabiosa","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}