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Features
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, and Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Fata Morgana Scabiosa Seeds
Scabiosa atropurpurea
1 1/2"–2 1/2" soft apricot blooms
Planting Scabiosa
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 10 – 15 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–70°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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10 reviews
- Valerie H.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars8/14/26Poor germination
They don't give you many seeds to begin with and of the dozen seeds I got only 2 terminated. They made it for about 3 weeks then I think the weather got them
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests8/18/26Hey Valerie
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ginger S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/11/26So pretty
I live in Pennsylvania, Zone 6b and I started the seeds in late May in a raised planter outdoors. I transplanted into the ground when they were about 2 inches tall. They started to bloom at the end of July and they're beautiful. I also planted white and Black Knight scabiosa from seeds I purchased on Botanical Interests. They all are doing great. I highly recommend Botanical Interests seeds
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/15/26Hey Ginger,
We're so happy to hear that your Fata Morgana Scabiosa Seeds have been such a success in your Zone 6b garden! It's awesome that they started blooming at the end of July and that they're looking so beautiful. We love that you're growing them alongside your other scabiosa varieties and that they're all doing great together. Thanks so much for the kind words and for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Desiree H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/18/26Beautiful whimsical flowers
Love these! Most are cream color but a few have peachy coral tones and they are just so gorgeous! They are tall, 2-3 ft and tend to lean so I would plant them close together or among other things to help keep them upright. Romantic cottagey vibe blowing in the wind. Germination rate was good, about 75%. They take a hot minute to sprout and bloom but with a bit of patience, you’ll have gorgeous flowers!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/21/26Hey Desiree,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Fata Morgana Scabiosa Seeds! Those cream-colored blooms with the peachy coral tones sound absolutely stunning - what a gorgeous color combination! There's nothing better than flowers that reward your patience with such whimsical beauty, even if they do take their sweet time to get going! Thanks for sharing your Fata Morgana growing success and for the great growing advice! Keep on growing 🌻️
- HCVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars7/18/26All Purple so far
So far, these are all blooming purple. They are pretty, but not what I purchased.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/21/26Hey there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- CharityVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/15/26Beautiful plant and flowers!
Great seed germination and quality plants! Love having this variety of Scabiosa growing in my garden. The blooms are beautiful and have a nice fragrance. The color of most of mine is not the apricot color I was expecting but more of a vintage white, but are still very pretty.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/17/26Hey Charity,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Fata Morgana Scabiosa Seeds! It's awesome that you got such great germination and quality plants - there's nothing better than seeds that deliver right from the start! And how wonderful that you're loving this variety in your garden with those beautiful, fragrant blooms! We totally get the color variation thing - sometimes these beauties surprise us with their own interpretation of color, and it sounds like your vintage white blooms are absolutely stunning in their own way! Nature definitely has its own artistic vision sometimes, but that just makes each garden unique and special! Thanks for sharing your Fata Morgana growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️