{"product_id":"blue-note-scabiosa-seeds-scabiosa-columbaria","title":"Blue Note Scabiosa Seeds — Scabiosa columbaria","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA True Blue Pincushion Flower — Perennial, Prolific, and Loved by Pollinators\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabiosa columbaria\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Blue Note' is a delightful perennial pincushion flower that brings soft, true blue-lavender blooms to the garden over an exceptionally long season. Unlike the annual \u003cem\u003eS. atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, 'Blue Note' is a compact, long-lived perennial growing to around \u003cstrong\u003e25cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, that returns year after year, forming a neat mound of finely divided foliage and producing a continuous succession of perfectly domed pincushion flowers in a beautiful soft blue-lavender with pale centres. The flowers are held on slender, wiry stems and are irresistible to bees and butterflies throughout the season. Elegant, reliable, and effortlessly beautiful — 'Blue Note' is a true cottage garden classic that earns its place in any border or cutting patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💙 \u003cstrong\u003eSoft true blue-lavender blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfectly domed pincushion flowers in a beautiful soft blue-lavender with pale centres; one of the truest blues available in a perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔄 \u003cstrong\u003ePerennial — comes back year after year\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike annual scabiosas, 'Blue Note' is a long-lived perennial that forms a neat compact mound and flowers reliably each season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eCompact habit — grows to around 25cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a well-behaved, tidy plant that suits the front of the border, containers, and smaller garden spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies are strongly attracted to the flowers throughout the season; one of the best perennials for beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eGood cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — slender wiry stems and a delicate, airy quality make 'Blue Note' a lovely addition to cottage-style arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable from seed; compact and well-behaved in the border with minimal maintenance required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eVery long flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e — blooms from late spring through to autumn; deadhead regularly to keep the flowers coming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note' in trays in late winter or early spring. Surface sow onto moist seed-raising mix and cover lightly; germination can be a little slow and irregular so be patient. Transplant seedlings to 30cm apart in a sunny, well-drained position. 'Blue Note' prefers alkaline to neutral soil — add a little lime if your soil is acidic. Once established it is quite drought tolerant and performs well across most NZ regions. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In mild NZ climates it may behave as a short-lived perennial; divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Blue Note Scabiosa (\u003cem\u003eScabiosa columbaria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Note'), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45069978173509,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/c7460ae67f667c5a28c7e18f6379f709.jpg?v=1780029994","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/blue-note-scabiosa-seeds-scabiosa-columbaria","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}