Scabious 'Blue Note' is a charming compact perennial prized for its profusion of soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers held on slender, wiry stems. A long-flowering variety, it produces a continuous display of delicate blooms from early summer right through to autumn, making it a valuable addition to borders, cottage gardens and containers. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, helping to support garden wildlife throughout the season.This set includes 3 or 6 established Scabious 'Blue Note' plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot with a well-developed root ball, ready for planting out into the garden or into larger containers.What's Included:3 or 6 x Scabious 'Blue Note' plants in 1 litre potsKey Features: Long flowering season from June to October Attractive lavender-blue pincushion-style blooms Compact, clump-forming habit – ideal for the front of borders Excellent bee and butterfly-friendly plant Low maintenance and fully hardy Well suited to sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers Cultural Information: Botanical Name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note' Common Names: Scabious, Pincushion Flower Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Wildlife Gardens Flowering Time: June to October Flower Colour: Soft Lavender-Blue Planting Position: Full Sun Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial Foliage: Grey-Green, Finely Divided Leaves Planting & Care Tips: Plant in a sunny position in well-drained soil for the best flowering performance. Water regularly after planting until established; once settled, Scabious is reasonably drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering throughout the season. Cut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh new growth. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils as this can lead to root rot over winter. Notes: This listing is for the Blue Note variety, featuring soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers. Plants are supplied in 1 litre pots and may vary slightly in size depending on the time of year.
