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SCABIOSA caucasica var. alba

Commonly known as Mourning bride, Pincushion flower, Scabious

White form

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individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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White
Height - 60cm (24in)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump forming perennial. Lance-shaped, entire, grey-green basal leaves to 15cm (6in) long. Produces solitary flowers to 8cm (3in) across.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun - do not over water
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - Caucasus, northern Turkey, northern Iran
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Neutral to alkaline soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -