Pink Scabiosa Has All The Stems On The Ground After Planting, All Falling Away From The Center Of The Plant. What\’s Going On

Question

an Is this plant savable and what should I do?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the issue in question.

There are two, most likely, scenarios.

Overwatering and underwatering are two very common reasons why a fresh planting will fail. It is important to let the soil dry out down to an inch or two between waterings with a fresh planting. After the recovery period, you can usually start watering even less than that.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/pincushion-flower/scabiosa-pincushion-flowers.htm