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glossy scabious

Scabiosa lucida

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

S. lucida is a dwarf herbaceous perennial, up to 30cm high, with basal rosettes of glossy, silvery-green finely-divided leaves. Lilac-coloured flowerheads, 4cm wide, appear from late spring and throughout summer until the first frosts

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil

Pruning

No pruning required, but can cut stems to ground level in late winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by division, or by basal semi-ripe cuttings in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalWall Side BordersBanks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

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