Scabiosa caucasica 'Perfecta Blue' (Perfecta Series)

<i>Scabiosa</i> <i>caucasica</i> 'Perfecta Blue' (Perfecta Series) John Fielding

Synonyms

Scabiosa caucasica 'Perfecta Blue' (Perfecta Series)

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming compact perennial, with mid-green leaves. In summer and early autumn it produces large lavender-blue flowers on thin stems above the foliage. Blooms are frilly at the edges, fading to pale lavender-white at the centre.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, 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

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

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 over 60 flowering perennial and annual flowering plants with grey-green to green lance-shaped, lobed or divided leaves and pincushion-shaped lavender, blue or white flowers
Name Status
Synonym

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 divided every three years to maintain vigour

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free