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    SCABIOSA
    SCABIOSA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    SCABIOSA SCABIOSA SCABIOSA SCABIOSA Geranium ‘Rozanne’, Scabiosa caucasica and Kniphofia ‘Bees Lemon’ © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Geranium ‘Rozanne’, Scabiosa caucasica, Kniphofia ‘Bees Lemon’ and Euphorbia schillingii © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    SCABIOSA

    Commonly known as Mourning bride, Pincushion flower, Scabious

    Nectar-rich flowers for wildlife from a plant whose name derives from its folk-medicine use to treat scabies. In the honeysuckle family.

    Represented in the UK by the native S. columbaria, Small scabious, found on dry, chalky pasture in England.

    Genus of about 80 species of annuals, biennials and perennials from sunny sites, dry meadows and rocky slopes mostly in the Mediterranean region.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - bees and butterflies. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean, Europe, Caucasus, Africa, Asia, Japan
    • Herbaceous
      Annuals, biennials and perennials
    • Butterfly friendly
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    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Scabiosa - Growing Guide
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    varieties
    SCABIOSA 'Butterfly Blue'
    Lavender-blue flower heads
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    SCABIOSA caucasica 'Chile Black'
    Flowering spikes of maroon flowers up to 2.5 feet
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    SCABIOSA caucasica var. alba
    White form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    SCABIOSA 'Moon Dance'
    Small scabious
    Pale yellow or creamy double flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from APRIL 2026
    When fresh stock arrives
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    SCABIOSA 'Pink Mist'
    Deep pink flower heads paler in the centre
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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