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sweet scabious

Scabiosa atropurpurea

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common Names: grandmother's pincushion, mournful widow, mourning bride, pincushions, widow's flower, Egyptian rose [2]

About this plant

An annual with grey-green divided leaves, reaching 75cm. It has dark red sweet-smelling flowers on long sturdy stems for up to four months through the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun, in any moist but free-draining soil, as long as it isn't too acidic.

Pruning

No pruning required. Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years