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Scabiosa ‘Oxford Blue’ Seeds – Elegant Pincushion Flowers for Cutting (UK)
Scabiosa ‘Oxford Blue’ Seeds – Elegant Pincushion Flowers for Cutting (UK)
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Scabiosa ‘Oxford Blue’ is a classic pincushion flower producing elegant, soft blue blooms on slender stems. Highly valued by gardeners and florists alike, it’s ideal for cut flower gardens, borders, and cottage-style planting in UK gardens.
Why Grow Scabiosa ‘Oxford Blue’?
Beautiful soft blue pincushion flowers
Long, fine stems ideal for cutting
Excellent vase life
Attracts bees and pollinators
Reliable performer in UK conditions
A timeless cut-flower favourite that adds grace and movement to bouquets.
How to Sow Scabiosa ‘Oxford Blue’ (UK Guide)
Sowing time: March–May indoors or under cover
Alternative sowing: April–June direct outdoors
Seed depth: Lightly cover
Germination: 10–14 days
Temperature: 15–20°C
Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle and after the risk of frost has passed.
Growing Instructions
Grow in full sun or light partial shade
Prefers free-draining soil
Space plants 25–30cm apart
Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering
Support may be helpful in exposed sites
Flowering & Use
Flowering period: June to September
Excellent as a cut flower
Perfect for cottage gardens and flower patches
Popular with home florists for its delicate texture
Product Details
Botanical name: Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Oxford Blue’
Common name: Pincushion flower
Plant type: Annual
Approx. seed count: (60 seeds)
Growing location: Garden beds, borders, cutting gardens
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable for: UK gardens
Why Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery
Carefully selected seeds suitable for UK growing
Small-batch, quality-focused nursery
Fast UK dispatch
Ideal for gardeners and cut-flower growers
Materials
Materials
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
For Seeds
If you are unhappy with your purchase, we will accept returns up to 14 days from purchase.
Refunds will be issued once the item has been received by us, in its original packaging.
Buyer pays for return postage
For Fresh Microgreens
If your Microgreens do not arrive in Perfect Condition with 48 hours of dispatch we will refund all orders.
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