Cephalaria gigantea (Giant scabious)
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1m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning: Cut back after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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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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