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Scabiosa drakensbergensis (Drakensberg scabious)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Scabiosa drakensbergensis
Other names
Drakensberg scabious
Genus
Scabiosa Scabiosa
Species
S. drakensbergensis - S. drakensbergensis is a robust, rosette-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with lance-shaped, hairy, toothed or scalloped, grey-green leaves and tall, leafy, branched stems bearing white flower heads from midsummer into autumn.
Scabiosa drakensbergensis is: Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Tall
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation
Sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa drakensbergensis (Drakensberg scabious) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from wet, winter conditions. May be evergreen in warmer areas and die back in winter in colder climates. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
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 drakensbergensis
Other names
Drakensberg scabious
Genus
Scabiosa Scabiosa
Species
S. drakensbergensis - S. drakensbergensis is a robust, rosette-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with lance-shaped, hairy, toothed or scalloped, grey-green leaves and tall, leafy, branched stems bearing white flower heads from midsummer into autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Tall
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation
Sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa drakensbergensis (Drakensberg scabious) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from wet, winter conditions. May be evergreen in warmer areas and die back in winter in colder climates. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
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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