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Set your garden ablaze with the rich, dramatic colour of Scabiosa Fire Kinga stunning perennial crowned with deep red blooms accented by delicate whitish-pink stamens. These pincushion-style flowers bloom early and keep performing right through the season, lighting up your garden with colour, scent, and elegance.
With their tall, slender stems, mildly sweet fragrance, and vase-worthy durability, Fire King is a must-grow for both flower beds and cutting gardens. Loved by bees and butterflies, this regal scabiosa brings bold impact with minimal effort.
Striking deep red flowers Eye-catching with soft speckles on long stamens
Early and long blooming From late spring to early autumn
Strong, tall stems Perfect for fresh bouquets and arrangements
Pollinator favourite Invites bees and butterflies to your garden
Fragrant and elegant Mildly sweet scent adds to its charm
Performs in most soils Just give it good drainage and even moisture
Great vase life Cut in bud stage for blooms that last up to 7 days
Graceful and structured Staking or netting keeps them looking sharp
Plant type: Perennial
Scientific name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
Sowing time: Spring
Position: Full sun
Sow depth: 1mm
Spacing: 2030cm
Germination: 1014 days (germination may take timedon't give up)
Days to harvest: ~90 days
Best for: Borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flower beds
Plant Type: Perennial
Scientific Name: Scabiosa atropupurea
General Sowing Time: Spring
Position: Full Sun
Sow Depth: 1mm
Spacing: 20-30cm
Germination: 10 - 14 days (Note: Germination can be tricky. Patience is key.)
Days to Harvest: 90 days
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