Pincushion Flower, Small Scabious. A hairy perennial with grey-green leaves. Pretty bluish lilac flowerheads from summer to early autumn. Max Height 45cm to 70cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Scabiosa columbaria
A hairy perennial with grey-green leaves. Pretty bluish lilac flowerheads from summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Scabiosa |
|---|---|
| Species | columbaria |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pincushion Flower, Small Scabious |
| Flower Colour | blue, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm, 70cm |
| Family | Dipsacaeae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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