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Cephalaria gigantea

Cephalaria gigantea

This makes a fabulous plant for the back of a border, combining maximum height with a very open, airy habit.
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1 x 9cm pot (200606-1)

3 x 9cm pots (200606-3)

1 x 9cm pot

3 x 9cm pots

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Details:

Type
Perennial
Position
Border (Back)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - August
Height
2.4m (8ft)
Group/Species
gigantea
Common name
Giant Scabious
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
60cm (24in)
Cultivation
Plant out in spring in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade with plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost dug in.

Description

This makes a fabulous plant for the back of a border, combining maximum height with a very open, airy habit. It's topped with pretty pale yellow-green scabious-type flowers on tall, willowy stems.

Care Tips

May require support in exposed spots. Cut back to the ground after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. Will self-seed. Divide large clumps in spring.