Scabiosa columbaria Flutter Deep Blue ('Balfluttdelu') (Flutter Series)
pincushion flower
Larger than average, rich blue flowers top the stout stems of this compact scabious over several months in summer. Sought after by...
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Plant description
Larger than average, rich blue flowers top the stout stems of this compact scabious over several months in summer. Sought after by bees, the flowers are also excellent for cutting.
Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back in autumn to maintain tidy habit and form. Avoid winter wet.
Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back in autumn to maintain tidy habit and form. Avoid winter wet.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Scabiosa columbaria Flutter Deep Blue ('Balfluttdelu') (PBR) (Flutter Series):
Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back in autumn to maintain tidy habit and form. Avoid winter wet.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
