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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana'

sweet scabious

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A creamy-yellow coloured pincushion flower, that will flower prolifically throughout the summer. It is easy to grow, so is ideally suited for the novice gardener, and will help attract all kinds of beneficial insects (particularly butterflies) into the garden. The flowers of 'Fata Morgana' are sweetly scented and make excellent additions to cut arrangements. Protect young plants from slug damage and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Growing instructions:

Sow shallowly in trays filled with good, moist but freely draining compost. Keeping the tray well watered, place in a warm, semi-shaded spot and keep temperatures around 20°C until they have germinated. When large enough to handle, pot on into small pots and grow on at cooler temperatures. Gradually harden off before planting outside at 30 - 45cm intervals.

Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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