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Scabiosa atropurpurea Sweet scabious, Pincushion
S. Europe; 65 - 85cm
Planting position: Full sun.
Wind-protected planting spot.
Suitable for all growing regions, provided adequate watering where needed.
Requires regular watering.
Compost-enriched fertile soil, with added lime.
Applications of liquid fertiliser during flowering period.
Watch out for snails and fusarium.
Propagate from spring-sown (in situ) seed.
The summer flowers of these annual plants represent pincushions, are multi-petalled
and sweetly scented. Available in shades of salmon, red, pink, purple and white,
some with frilled petals. These flowers are long lasting and good for cutting.
S. caucasica (40cm) with summer flowers in faded shades, frilled petals and large centres.
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