The Scabiosa, a forgotten flower
Grandmothers and grandfathers with a green thumb might remember it: the Scabiosa. A special flower, which until recently, had been forgotten.
Back to storieshe Scabiosa, also known as 'pincushion flower’, was grown from seed, had medium size flowers with a delicate stem and grew mostly in blue tones. Our breeder, Danziger, has brought this forgotten flower back to life. They saw an increasing demand for flowers with rich textures, multiple layers of flowers and intense colours. After several years of research and development with the most advanced techniques, the Scabiosa got a wonderful comeback: the Scabiosa Scoop®. The Scabiosa Scoop® series has strong stems, a high productivity and several different colours. The flower is very versatile and can be used open, closed, and even after the petals have fallen out. As a result, the Scoop® is now embraced by florists worldwide.
Picture credit: Hanneke Frankema - Nico Alsemgeest - DPK Floral Magazine
A perfect climate
The Scabiosa Scoop® grows on the Marginpar MR farm, at 2700m altitude near Molo in Kenya. This location has the perfect climate for the Scabiosa. The days here are long and dry, with lots of light, so the flowers can grow at their own pace. This allows them to develop their signature large flower heads and long sturdy stems.
The Scoop on Scabiosa!
Innovation remains a top priority for us and our breeder. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our Bon Bon™ Scoop varieties. The Bon Bon Scoop™ series features beautifully large blooms that become increasingly round as the petals unfold, supported by strong, sturdy stems.Thanks to these qualities, Bon Bon Scoop™ is ideal as a mono flower or as a semi-focus element in a bouquet or arrangement. Our Scabiosa are transported in a special way, with the boxes standing upright, to ensure the stems stay perfectly straight.
Photo credits: Chantal Post - Arelien Lacroix - DPK Floral Magazine
Video #6 "Ask Marginpar": "What is your most challenging flower to grow?"
At Marginpar, we love a good challenge when it comes to growing flowers. It keeps us on our toes and pushes us to be our best. And when it comes to challenging flowers, there are a few that come to mind.
One of the more challenging flowers we grow is the Scabiosa. This beautiful flower is loved by florists all over the world, but it was not that easy to find the perfect growing recipe. Luckily we don't give up easily.
Despite the challenges, we love growing these flowers and bringing their beauty to our customers. It's all part of our commitment to providing the very best flowers in the world. Watch #6 of our Ask Marginpar series here:
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