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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Oxford Blue' (Pincushion flower 'Oxford Blue')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Oxford Blue'
Other names
Pincushion flower 'Oxford Blue', Mourning bride 'Oxford Blue', Mournful widow 'Oxford Blue', Sweet Scabious 'Oxford Blue'
Genus
Scabiosa Scabiosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Oxford Blue' _ 'Oxford Blue' is an erect, branching, biennial or short-lived perennial often grown as an annual with mid-green, spoon-shaped basal leaves and pinnate, mid-green stem leaves. Tall, wiry stems bear mid-blue flowers in summer.
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Oxford Blue' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Blue in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Oxford Blue' (Pincushion flower 'Oxford Blue') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.25m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in light, free-draining, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet if growing as a perennial.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Oxford Blue'
Other names
Pincushion flower 'Oxford Blue', Mourning bride 'Oxford Blue', Mournful widow 'Oxford Blue', Sweet Scabious 'Oxford Blue'
Genus
Scabiosa Scabiosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Oxford Blue' _ 'Oxford Blue' is an erect, branching, biennial or short-lived perennial often grown as an annual with mid-green, spoon-shaped basal leaves and pinnate, mid-green stem leaves. Tall, wiry stems bear mid-blue flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Blue in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Oxford Blue' (Pincushion flower 'Oxford Blue') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.25m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in light, free-draining, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet if growing as a perennial.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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