Scabiosa Caucasia 'Fama Deep Blue'

Description

Scabiosa fama Deep Blue is a captivating perennial, renowned for its striking deep blue blooms that bring an elegant touch to the garden. With its growth pattern forming clusters of lush basal foliage, this herbaceous beauty sends up tall, wiry stems adorned with intricate, pincushion-like flowers. These deep blue blossoms grace the garden with their captivating presence from late spring well into the heart of summer, ensuring a sustained burst of vibrancy. Reaching a moderate height of 45 to 60 centimetres, Scabiosa fama Deep Blue offers a mid-sized allure, complemented by its deeply lobed, fern-like green leaves. Flourishing in sunny spots with well-drained soil, this scabiosa variety displays adaptability to various soil types and robust resilience, enduring periods of drought once it has established itself. Its nectar-rich blooms act as a magnet for pollinators, including bees and butterflies, contributing to the biodiversity of the garden. As a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, alongside ornamental plants like honeysuckles, Scabiosa fama Deep Blue emerges as a favoured choice for cottage gardens, borders, and mixed perennial beds. Its enduring floral charm and intense blue hues render it a cultural favourite, introducing a touch of grace and allure to a diverse array of garden settings.

Sowing Advice

Sow immediately at any time onto preferably a soil-based compost, covering with fine grit to approximately their own depth. Germination MAY be quicker if kept at 15 to 20 degrees C. but many seeds WILL NOT come up the year they are sown, needing winter chilling after sowing, and ONLY come up with natural spring germination.

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