- Botanical Name
- Scabiosa columbaria
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Plant Type
- Semi Evergreen Perennial, may become dormant in cold climates.
- Size (HxW)
- 15-50cm x 20-30cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot, where the crown and the roots meet with the roots spread evenly below the soil. Space 20-30cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil. In poorly drained soils they tend to rot if left to sit in wet.
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, it takes plants around 6 wks for their roots to penetrate the surrounding soil and gain access to it’s moisture. Dry tolerant once established.
- Fertiliser
- Apply a well balanced fertiliser in spring.
- Flowering Time
- Early summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Prune spent flowers to encourage more. At the end of the season allow the seed heads to fall for future generations, or collect for sowing next spring. Remove spent foliage to tidy.
- Notes
- Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering season. Good cut flowers.
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