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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Black Pink Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Black Pink Red | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in gentle heat in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Dead-head to encourage more blooms, and cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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