Succisella inflexa

RHS Plant Profile
southern succisella

Synonyms

Scabiosa australis
Succisa australis

Herbaceous Perennial

A deciduous perennial, forming a spreading clump of narrow, oblong to lance-shaped leaves. Upright, branching stems to 80cm tall in summer and early autumn produce globular, pale blue to pale purple, pincushion-like flowerheads

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
A genus of around 5 species of flowering deciduous perennials; all are native to Europe and three are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Foliage is spoon-shaped and sphere-shaped bluish pink to white flowers appear on upright branching stems in the summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
C & SE Europe to Caucasus

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a moisture-retentive, acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free