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Pincushion Flower
Dramatic, deep claret-purple, pincushion-like flower heads in mid- and late summer, above clumps of lance shaped, grey-green leaves. The eye catching almost black flowers of this scabious work equally well in a contemporary or cottage style planting. For best results plant in a sunny, well-drained spot, preferably on chalky ground.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July and AugustFlower colour: dark claret purpleOther features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees; valuable for fresh and dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Dead head regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumnGoes well with: Knautia macedonica, Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum', Cimicifuga simplex 'Atropurpurea', Eryngium giganteum, Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum', Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are biennial/short lived perennials |
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