Giant Scabious. Large clumps of dark green divided leaves topped with wiry branched stems with large pale primrose yellow flowers. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cephalaria gigantea
Large clumps of dark green divided leaves topped with wiry branched stems with large pale primrose yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Cephalaria |
|---|---|
| Species | gigantea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Giant Scabious |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Dipsacaeae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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