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Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note'PBR | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note'PBR

Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note'^PBR

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial with grey-green finely divided leaves. In summer and early autumn it produces a succession of pincushion-like, lilac-blue flowers with paler centres on thin stems held above the foliage.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun; ideal for chalky soils. Dislikes heavy wet soil.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to keep bushy. Deadhead to prolong flowering.

Propagation

Propagate for home use by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in spring or take basal semi-ripe cuttings. Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years