Scabiosa atropurpurea

Giant Imperial Scabiosa

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Common Name:

Giant Imperial Scabiosa

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

25 cm

Giant Imperial Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) - Description

Large, fully double, ball-shaped flowers, up to 3in. across in a full color range blooming freely from mid- summer until frost. Nice for bouquets. Annual. Ht.3ft. GARDEN HINTS: Water freely during dry weather. Cultivate or mulch to control weeds. Remove faded flowers to lengthen the display. For earlier bloom, seeds may be started indoors 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time.

Giant Imperial Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) - Blooming

Blooms can be single or double, constructed similar to daisies. Small central florets surrounded by larger petal-like florets to resemble a pincushion somewhat.

Giant Imperial Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) - Growth

Leaves are either entire, lobed, or deeply cut in a featherlike fashion. Does best in full sun.

Giant Imperial Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) - Planting

Divide clumps in spring. Or sow indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost, germination in 2 weeks at 70-75°F (21-24°C), or sow outdoors after last frost.

Giant Imperial Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) - Pest

Rare.

Giant Imperial Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) - Interesting facts

The genus name Scabiosa is derived from Latin and means itch. Supposedly, these plants have medicinal properties that can cure skin irritations.