Scabiosa x 'Giant Imperial Mix'

Scabious

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Common Name:

Scabious

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Maximum width:

25 cm

Scabious (Scabiosa x 'Giant Imperial Mix') - Description

HEIRLOOM. Large fully double, 2-3" across dense heads in unusual tones of blue, salmon, pink, rose, crimson, lavender and white. Stamens protrude like pins from clusters of pincushions, providing perfect platforms for butterflies. Makes a nice cut flower. GARDEN HINTS: This Biennial should be grown as an Annual. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for earliest bloom. Transplant carefully.

Scabious (Scabiosa x 'Giant Imperial Mix') - 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.

Scabious (Scabiosa x 'Giant Imperial Mix') - Growth

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

Scabious (Scabiosa x 'Giant Imperial Mix') - 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.

Scabious (Scabiosa x 'Giant Imperial Mix') - Pest

Rare.

Scabious (Scabiosa x 'Giant Imperial Mix') - Interesting facts

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