Pincushion is a gorgeous flower & enhances any landscape where it grows. Propagated easily from Scabiosa seed, every garden should have a display of these lovely annuals. in the hotter climates, Scabiosa Pincushion would perform better with afternoon shade. The Pincushion Flower will self-sow, dropping its own flower seeds for next season’s display SOWING Season: Annual Hardiness zones: 3 - 8 Height: 32 inches Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.6 Growing Scabiosa Atropurpurea seed is fun & rewarding. Sow Scabiosa seed indoors 10 weeks before the desired planting date. Sow the seeds & press the red Scabiosa Flower seeds gently into the starter mix. Keep the seed moist until germination. Pincushion seeds can also be sown directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed, but they will be very late to bloom. Sweet Sabious - Pincushion Giant Mix 200 Seeds Scabiosa Atropurpurea