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| Name |
Scabiosa |
| Price |
Available on Request |
| Colours | lilac, purple, white, crimson |
| Size | Height: 20-80cm/8-32inches
Spread: 25-60cm/10-24inches
(size variations depends on the variety of the plant) |
| Aspect | They prefer full sun. |
| Care | Prefer moderately fertile soil, which is well drained. The pH should be neutral to slightly alkaline (limy), not acidic. To prolong the flowering season, you should deadhead regularly. Protect them from excessive winter wet. |
| Uses | -Perfect for cottage garden/informal planting schemes
-Can be used in flower arranging
-Ideal for the front of mixed beds/borders
-Can be grown in containers |
| Description | These plants can be annual, biennial or perennial (depending on the variety). All varieties are covered in masses delicate (sometimes fragrant) flowers between summer and autumn. They also attract beneficial insects, such as bees, into the garden. Most of the leaves cluster at the base of the stem. Most varieties are fully hary but some will only tolerate temperatures down to -5 degrees Celsius. |
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