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Scabiosa caucasica 'Clive Greaves' (Pincushion flower 'Clive Greaves')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Scabiosa caucasica 'Clive Greaves'
Other names
Pincushion flower 'Clive Greaves'
Genus
Scabiosa Scabiosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Clive Greaves' _ 'Clive Greaves' is a clump-forming perennial with entire basal leaves, and lavender-blue flowers with a prominant pale centre on erect stems in summer.
Scabiosa caucasica 'Clive Greaves' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Dead head regularly. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa caucasica 'Clive Greaves' (Pincushion flower 'Clive Greaves') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Needs staking in exposed gardens.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Scabiosa caucasica 'Clive Greaves'
Other names
Pincushion flower 'Clive Greaves'
Genus
Scabiosa Scabiosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Clive Greaves' _ 'Clive Greaves' is a clump-forming perennial with entire basal leaves, and lavender-blue flowers with a prominant pale centre on erect stems in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Dead head regularly. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa caucasica 'Clive Greaves' (Pincushion flower 'Clive Greaves') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Needs staking in exposed gardens.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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