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Scabiosa caucasica Perfecta

Scabiosa caucasica Perfecta
Caucasian Scabious

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Unfortunately, no flowers in the first year and disappeared the following year...

Boris, 28/02/2024

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A beautiful perennial with crumpled lavender-blue flowers throughout summer.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

Scabiosa caucasica 'Perfecta' will amaze you with its lavender-blue flowers. The most classic, and in our opinion, the most beautiful scabious with its whimsical and slightly childish elegance.

 

Originally from alpine regions, scabious are ideal perennials for rustic and natural-looking flower beds. They bloom continuously from June to September, attracting butterflies. They are excellent cut flowers, and also have a special place in cottage gardens.

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Scabiosa caucasica Perfecta (Flowering) Flowering
Scabiosa caucasica Perfecta (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to September
Flower size 7 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Scabiosa

Species

caucasica

Cultivar

Perfecta

Family

Dipsacaceae

Other common names

Caucasian Scabious

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Planting and care

Plant in a sunny spot in cooler regions and in a slightly shadier position in warmer climates. They prefer slightly chalky, well-drained soils. Water them regularly, but not excessively. They sometimes tend to decline after 2 or 3 seasons. To keep them, enrich with organic fertiliser and ensure they don't suffer from excessive moisture in winter by lightening the planting substrate with sand.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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