Scabiosa - Isaac House Mix

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Place these plants in well drained, rich, alkaline soil. The blossoms appear as fragile as summer snowflakes but this is a tough, carefree, very hardy plant with few pests or diseases. The Isaac House Mix Scabiosa prefers full sun except in very hot summer climates where some light afternoon shade is recommended. The Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Isaac House Mix, 'Scabiosa caucasica', is a charming, traditional cottage garden beauty. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage continued bloom. The Scabiosa is an excellent cut flower, and they lend themselves to be used in formal flower borders and wildflower gardens. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or 6 weeks before first fall frost. The Pincushion Scabiosa blooms in early summer into the fall. 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. ... additional info

Squash - Winter - Pink Banana The Squash Winter Pink Banana, 'Cucurbita maxima', is an Heirloom introduced in 1893 and common in American Pioneer Gardens. These 18 to 24 inch long squash are 5 to 7 inches in diameter and with up to 10 pounds. The fiberless yellow-orange flesh is great for pies, baking, or canning. The Pink Banana squash is also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe.