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Scabiosa 'Little Cracker'

Scabiosa 'Little Cracker'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A mound-forming perennial of semi-evegreen grey-green divided leaves, reaching 60cm. It has cream flowers on long sturdy stems for up to four months through the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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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 or by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years