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Scabiosa Focal Scoop™
Scabiosa Focal Scoop™
Focal Scoop™ is bigger the Scoop™ series (flowers up to 10cm across), on longer and stronger stems. Those who have had trouble with necks snapping off (indicative of a Calcium issue) may have better luck with this new line from the folks at Danziger.
This is grown in a HALF TRAY.
TWO OF THESE 51-CELL "STRIP TRAYS" TAKE UP THE SPACE OF 1 STANDARD TRAY FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES.
They are patent protected and propagation is strictly prohibited. Got it? We only get amazing new varieties like these if we play by the rules and give the breeders their share (which they clearly deserve).
Available weeks 38 through Spring
As always, order in quantities of 3 full trays per ship date. As these are half trays, you can order half trays of other items (such as Veronica, Hypericum, Gypsophila) and full trays to fill up your box. (for example 2 half trays + 2 full trays = 3 trays)
Photos courtesy of Danziger
Learn More: Scoop Scabiosa Growing Guide
About Tray Sizes
210 and 125 cell trays are full-sized trays, and three of these will fit in a shipping box.
50 cell trays are half-sized trays (unless otherwise noted) and two of these are the equivelent of one full sized tray. Six of these will fit in a shipping box.
18 and 32 cell trays are full sized trays specifically for our vernalized perennials. These have their own set of shipping rules (find details HERE) and cannot be combined with items grown in 210, 125, or 50 cell trays.
Growing Guide
Click here to access our comprehensive growing guides containing everything you need to know about this crop.
| Common Name | Scabiosa |
| Genus |
Scabiosa
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| Species |
Hybrid of S. atropurpurea and S. caucasica
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| Family |
Caprifoliaceae
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| Life Cycle |
Tender perennial, usually treated as annual.
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| Format | Plugs |
| Plug Care |
Transplant within 2 weeks of arrival or bump up into a larger cell until you can transplant.
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| Netting / Staking |
1 layer of support netting.
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| Temperature Range | 32 to 80F |
| Spacing |
2 rows per bed, 12" between plants. These get very large.
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| Soil Preference |
Well drained soil of medium fertility.
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| Day Length |
Facultative long day.
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| Pinching |
Yes. Plugs will likely be pinched on arrival. If not, pinch out the tip once growth resumes after transplant.
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| When to Plant |
Fall or spring, when soil is cool (below 55F). They prefer cool frost free conditions.
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| Harvesting |
These are extremely productive, easily producing 20-30 stems per plant. Harvest when 1/3 of the florets are open, or when the first ring of florets has opened around the outside of the flower.
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| Post Harvest Care |
A holding solution will increase vase life.
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| Diseases / Insects |
No major issues in most settings.
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| Bailey's Notes |
Scoop Scabiosa have revolutionized the use of Scabiosa in the cut flower world. They are larger and longer lasting than their predecessors. The main complaint is that they are TOO productive. Keep spent flowers cut off to encourage more bloom production. In hot summer locations, the plants may stop production for a couple months and then regrow as autumn temperatures settle in. Cut back the plant to a few inches and allow to regrow.
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| Resources | Danziger Scabiosa Growing Guidelines & Updates (downloads as .pdf) |