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Beginner
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0.3m
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0.2m
max. height |
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Scabiosa japonica 'Ritz Blue'
Other names: Japanese pincushion flower 'Ritz Blue'
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Genus: Scabiosa
Variety or cultivar: 'Ritz Blue' _ 'Ritz Blue' is a dwarf, mounding, clump-forming perennial with fine cut, rich green basal leaves. It has pincushion flowers that are sky-blue, standing on erect stems from spring until frost.
Scabiosa japonica 'Ritz Blue' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-blue in Spring; Pale-blue in Summer; Pale-blue in Autumn
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Branching, Clump-forming, Erect
Scabiosa japonica 'Ritz Blue' (Japanese pincushion flower 'Ritz Blue') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in light, free-draining, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny position.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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