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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet'
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scabious 'Vivid Vi'

A herbaceous perennial, to 30cm tall, forming a mound of ferny foliage and producing bright pinky-purple, pincushion flowers over a long period from early summer into autumn

Other common names
scabious 'Vivid Violet'
Synonyms
Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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 full sun and protect from winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by division or take basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering, cut stems down in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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