Plants > Perennials

giant scabious

Cephalaria gigantea

Genus: Cephalaria
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common Names: yellow scabious

About this plant

C. gigantea is a perennial forming a clump of pinnately lobed basal leaves, with tall, branched stems carrying light yellow flower-heads to 6cm across in summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Needs staking in exposed gardens.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in early spring or propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years