Scabious Caucasion Blue 0.3g

Scabious Caucasion Blue 0.3g

Overview

Scabious Caucasion Blue 0.3g is supplied for home growing. Caucasian Scabious Blue is an elegant perennial flower producing beautiful blue, pincushion-like blooms on upright, branching stems. Also known as Scabiosa caucasica, this graceful variety is ideal for cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly borders, gravel gardens and natural-style planting.

Key Features

• Caucasian Scabious Blue Seeds.
• Good Companion Plants.
• Caucasian Scabious pairs beautifully with other sun-loving plants such as lavender, sage, catmint, Rudbeckia and Echinacea. These combinations work especially well in pollinator-friendly borders, cottage gardens and gravel-style planting schemes.
• Elegant blue pincushion-style flowers.
• Excellent for fresh cut flowers.
• Suitable for dried flower arrangements.
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators.
• Lovely for perennial borders and gravel gardens.
• Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained positions.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow under cover: May to June Sowing depth: Approx. 0.5 cm Plant out: September Plant spacing: 40 x 40 cm Flowering time: July to September
• Sow seeds under cover in moist, well-drained seed compost and cover lightly with soil. Avoid sowing too thickly, as overcrowded seedlings can become weak. Keep the compost moderately moist while the seeds germinate.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Plant young plants outside in September, allowing them time to establish before winter. Choose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground, especially during winter.
• Water regularly during dry periods, especially while plants are establishing. Remove faded flowers to encourage a longer blooming period and keep the plants looking tidy. Caucasian Scabious prefers free-draining soil and does not need overly rich feeding, as too much fertiliser can encourage soft growth.

Harvesting and Use

• With its long flowering period from July to September, Caucasian Scabious brings soft blue colour, height and movement to the garden. The nectar-rich flowers are loved by butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.

Product Details

• Plant type: Perennial flower Botanical name: Scabiosa caucasica Common name: Caucasian Scabious Flower colour: Blue Height: Approx. 60 cm Position: Full sun Flowering period: July to September Use: Cut flowers, pollinator gardens, gravel gardens, perennial borders, dry bouquets
• Pack size: 0.3g

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