{"product_id":"scabiosa-stellata-starflower-pincushions-drumsticks-seeds","title":"Starflower Pincushions `Drumsticks` - 25 seeds (Scabiosa stellata)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eScabiosa stellata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Drumsticks'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Starflower Pincushion with extraordinary decorative seed heads for fresh and dried arrangements\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eScabiosa stellata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Drumsticks', commonly known as Drumstick Scabious or Starflower Scabious, is an unusual annual prized as much for its extraordinary seed heads as for its flowers. Delicate pale blue pincushion-like blooms are carried on slender branching stems during summer, creating a graceful and airy display in sunny borders and cutting gardens.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    After flowering, the real show begins. Each flower develops into a distinctive spherical seed head formed from numerous papery, star-centred bracts, gradually maturing through pale green and silvery cream to warm bronze and parchment tones. These architectural globes are exceptionally attractive when dried and retain their shape beautifully, making Drumstick Scabious a favourite for dried bouquets, wreaths and everlasting floral arrangements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Extraordinary spherical, papery seed heads with intricate star-like detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Excellent for both fresh and dried flower arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Delicate pale blue flowers provide summer interest before the seed heads develop\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Architectural seed heads mature into beautiful cream, bronze and parchment tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Unusual cut flower variety that adds texture and structure to bouquets\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Dried flower arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Cut flower gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Cottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Everlasting bouquets and wreaths\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Sunny borders and naturalistic planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–April\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June, after hardening off and once plants are well established\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–May or August–September\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–September\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSeed head harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October, as the globes mature but before they begin to break apart\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy annual\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–20°C (59–68°F)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–21 days\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow or cover very lightly with up to approximately 3 mm (⅛ in) of fine compost or vermiculite\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – do not exclude light completely during germination\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep compost evenly moist during germination; once established, avoid persistently wet conditions\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 cm (12 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–70 cm (20–28 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Grow in full sun and freely draining soil; heavy, persistently wet ground can reduce plant performance and encourage rotting.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● For the best dried material, allow the distinctive spherical seed heads to develop fully but cut them before they become so mature that individual sections begin to loosen and fall apart.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Cut seed heads with long stems and hang them upside down in a dry, airy place to finish drying for everlasting arrangements.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Avoid excessive feeding or overly rich soil, which can encourage soft, leafy growth at the expense of strong flowering stems.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● In exposed gardens, provide discreet support if necessary, as the slender flowering stems can be damaged or bent by strong wind.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51472537485650,"sku":"6012 - Drumsticks","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/6012.jpg?v=1757324918","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/scabiosa-stellata-starflower-pincushions-drumsticks-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}