Scabiosa caucasica 'Perfecta Mid Blue' (Perfecta Series)
pincushion flower
Solitary lavender-blue flowerheads appear in mid and late summer above the clumps of lance-shaped, grey-green foliage. The flowers...
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Plant description
Solitary lavender-blue flowerheads appear in mid and late summer above the clumps of lance-shaped, grey-green foliage. The flowers make delightful additions to cut arrangements and regular deadheading will help prolong the flowering period. Drought tolerant once established.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Scabiosa caucasica Perfecta Mid Blue (Perfecta Series):
Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
