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Scabiosa - Isaac House Mix
The Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Isaac House Mix, 'Scabiosa caucasica', is a charming, traditional cottage garden beauty. The blossoms appear as fragile as summer snowflakes but this is a tough, carefree, very hardy plant with few pests or diseases. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches wide and the outer frill of the petals is pink, white, and lavender blue while the center "pincushion" is white with pinkish pins. The Pincushion Scabiosa blooms in early summer into the fall. The Isaac House Mix Scabiosa prefers full sun except in very hot summer climates where some light afternoon shade is recommended. Place these plants in well drained, rich, alkaline soil. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage continued bloom. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or 6 weeks before first fall frost. The Scabiosa is an excellent cut flower, and they lend themselves to be used in formal flower borders and wildflower gardens. ... more
Spinach - New Zealand The Spinach New Zealand, 'Tetragonia expanse', is an Heirloom spinach that tastes like spinach but loves hot weather. The New Zealand provides continuous greens from May to October! Discovered by Sir Joseph Banks off the coast of New Zealand during the 1770 voyage of Captain James Cook and enjoyed by 18th century gardeners. New Zealand spinach provides the great spinach taste all summer long because it loves the heat. Just like other spinach, small, young leaves can be eaten raw or steamed. In the deep south some protection from the summer sun is recommended. Plant in the spring around the last average frost date. New Zealand spinach prefers a sandy, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. To harvest, simply cut 3 to 4 inch leaves from the branches as you need them. Do this on a continual basis to encourage new growth of tender young leaves. |
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