50 seeds 152028 | £2.95 |
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3 x 9cm pots 510083-3 | £11.95 |
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A classic British garden plant, invaluable for its hugely long-flowering season and good vase life. Pollinators love them.
Genus | Scabiosa atropurpurea |
Group/Species | caucasica |
Variety | Perfecta Blue |
Type | Perennial |
Common Name | Pincushion Flower |
Border Position | Border (Middle) |
Soil Type | Neutral - Alkaline |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 60cm (24in) |
Spacing | 45cm (18in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow indoors in early spring or autumn. Sow seed thinly onto the surface of a good quality seed compost, lightly cover and keep soil moist. Seeds require gentle heat to germinate. Pot seedlings on and move to a cooler location before planting out. Plant in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting. For best effect plant in groups of 3 or more. |
Care Tips | Deadhead to prolong flowering. Make sure soil is well drained as Scabious dislike cold, wet winters. A top dressing of grit in October will help improve surface drainage. Divide, replant and fertilise each spring. This will need staking in non-sheltered gardens. |
Flowering | June - October |
Vase Life | This should last about 7-10 days in water - sear the stem ends in hot water. |
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We don't currently have additional advice on using / growing this particular product on our website, but if you do have a question that isn't answered on this page then please give us a call on 0345 092 0283 and we'll happily chat through any queries you may have, or email us at info@sarahraven.com. Please note all email replies are taking up to 10 working days.
Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. For fruit & veg bare roots/crowns or potatoes, please allow up to 2 weeks for despatch.
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Scabiosa caucasica 'Perfecta Blue' reviews
Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Patricia I have planted it in a pot of its own but no flowers as yet. |
Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Jane
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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Rosie Haven't grown that well for me unfortunately. |
Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Louise I'm afraid this scabiosa hasn't done too well. It could be due to our alternating hot sun, heavy downpours weather this summer. I'm planning to move it, and keep my fingers crossed it will thrive in another spot. |
Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Mrs Rudd Arrived in good condition and have performed well in the garden. Sarah Raven plants have always been good quality |
Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Sue Beautiful flowers have come on the healthy plants that were delivered |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mary Your plants are so brilliantly packed and are excellent quality, and they are all in bloom now, thank you. I have recommended your plants to several friends and family. My garden is a picture. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Gillian This plant started well and produced some large flowers, however it was devastated by the June rain and was then eaten by slugs. I dug it up and gave it intensive care and it now has flower buds again. I do not know what I will do with it next year |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jean
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Sheila
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Alicia Good strong plant pleased with my purchase |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Elaine Both plants purchased of excellent quality and performing well in my garden. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Hilary Plant arrived quickly and in perfect condition.It has not flowered profusely but that may be due to the weather conditiond this summer,I hope it will get established for some time to come |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Emma
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Debra My favourite plant this year, colour of flowers is just so beautiful, will definitely be purchasing again for next season |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Julie
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Sarah
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Liz The best quality young plants, very well packaged, great service. Thank you |