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SCABIOSA caucasica var. alba
Commonly known as Mourning bride, Pincushion flower, Scabious
White form
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Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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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.
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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) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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