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Scabiosa
Brightening up your outdoor space from June right through until the first frosts in Autumn, scabiosa’s dainty, pin cushion flowers are great for wildlife gardens – attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. They can create height and interest in city & courtyard gardens, wildflower meadows and patio containers too. You might also call them sc…
Brightening up your outdoor space from June right through until the first frosts in Autumn, scabiosa’s dainty, pin cushion flowers are great for wildlife gardens – attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. They can create height and interest in city & courtyard gardens, wildflower meadows and patio containers too. You might also call them scabious.
Available from J.Parker’s in a wide range of colours and shades – from bright pinks and purples, to soft pastels blues and yellows – scabiosa are a solid choice for adding season-spanning colour to your garden. Some scabiosa/scabious are annuals, but the ones you see here are all hardy perennials, so they’ll be back again next summer.
Scabiosa ‘Perfecta Blue’ is a compact plant with vibrant blue flowers – great for adding colour into pots or the front of a border. And Scabiosa ‘Ochroleuca’ is a large, soft-yellow variety (unusual for scabiosa/scabious – they’re typically available in shades of white, blue and purply-pinks). Both are great as cut flowers in indoor arrangements too.
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Where to plant scabiosa
You’ll need to position your scabious/scabiosa plant in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s going to look perfect in a cottage garden, wildlife border or container, where it’ll flower happily for several months every year. You’ll encourage even more blooms if you deadhead your scabiosa regularly. -
Companion plants for scabiosa
For a natural, effortless look, plant scabiosa/scabious alongside other sun-loving, drought-tolerant plants like echinacea, salvias, lavender and ornamental grasses. You could use scabiosa to gently soften a more structured outdoor space too. -
Growing scabiosa / scabious plants
Your scabiosa / scabious plants will be low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established. Water them regularly while young and cut them back in autumn to promote fresh growth next year. Thanks for browsing – don’t forget to order your favourite scabiosa for quick and easy home delivery while stocks last.