Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue'
golden scabious 'Fama Deep Blue'
A mound-forming, compact perennial, with divided feathery green-grey leaves. In summer and early autumn it produces large deep mauve-blue flowers with frilled edges and pale centres. These are held on thin stems held above the foliage.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5鈥�1 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
厂辞耻迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Genus
Scabiosa can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flower-heads with enlarged outer florets
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun; ideal for chalky soils. Dislikes heavy wet soil.
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in spring or take basal semi-ripe cuttings. Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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