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SCABIOSA caucasica var. alba
Commonly known as Mourning bride, Pincushion flower, Scabious
White form
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Caucasus, northern Turkey, northern Iran -
White
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly 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)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
Do not over water -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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