Scabiosa cretica
Balearic pincushion flower, Cretan scabious, Lomelosia cretica, Scabiosa pallida, Sclerostemma altissimum, Asterocephalus creticus, Asterocephalus africanus, Zygostemma creticum
Scabiosa Scabiosa
S. cretica - S. cretica is a tender, clump-forming, woody-based perennial or subshrub with oval to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing lavender to lavender-pink flower heads from late spring into summer.
Scabiosa cretica is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flushed pink, Lavender in Spring; Lavender, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering or leaves attractive seedheads. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring.
Division, Seed
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Scabiosa cretica (Balearic pincushion flower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in poor, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Avoid overwatering in summer. Protect from wet, winter conditions. Drought tolerant. Tolerates coastal conditions.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
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Scabiosa cretica
Balearic pincushion flower, Cretan scabious, Lomelosia cretica, Scabiosa pallida, Sclerostemma altissimum, Asterocephalus creticus, Asterocephalus africanus, Zygostemma creticum
Scabiosa Scabiosa
S. cretica - S. cretica is a tender, clump-forming, woody-based perennial or subshrub with oval to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing lavender to lavender-pink flower heads from late spring into summer.
Balearic Islands, Italy, Sicily
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Flushed pink, Lavender in Spring; Lavender, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering or leaves attractive seedheads. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring.
Division, Seed
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Scabiosa cretica (Balearic pincushion flower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in poor, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Avoid overwatering in summer. Protect from wet, winter conditions. Drought tolerant. Tolerates coastal conditions.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 9, Zone 8
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