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The Nursery will be open as normal during the Christmas period, except Bank Holidays, and will be closing at 1.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Thank you to all our customers old and new for their valued support this year.
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    SCABIOSA caucasica var. alba
    SCABIOSA caucasica var. alba
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    SCABIOSA caucasica var. alba

    Commonly known as Mourning bride, Pincushion flower, Scabious

    White form
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus, northern Turkey, northern Iran
    • White
    • Border
      Suits a sunny border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • 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)
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    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
      Do not over water
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
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    Useful extras...

    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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