Scabiosa caucasica 'Miss Willmott'
Caucasian scabious 'Miss Willmott'
'Miss Willmott' is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump, with entire basal leaves, and erect stems bearing deeply cut leaves and solitary creamy-white flowers 6-8cm across
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Scabiosa can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flower-heads with enlarged outer florets
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun; ideal for chalky soils. Protect from winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring; best lifted and divided every three years
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering, cut down stems in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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