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Beginner
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1m
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2.5m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Cephalaria gigantea
Other names: Giant scabious, Yellow scabious, Scabiosa tatarica, Scabiosa gigantea, Cephalaria tatarica
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Genus: Cephalaria
Species: C. gigantea - C. gigantea is a clump-forming perennial with lobed leaves, and tall stems carrying large, light yellow flowers in summer.
Cephalaria gigantea is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Habit: Upright, Spreading
Cephalaria gigantea (Giant scabious) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Needs staking in exposed gardens.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Cephalaria gigantea (Giant scabious) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 09:42
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