Scabiosa incisa 'Kudo' (Scabious 'Kudo')

Botanical name

Scabiosa incisa 'Kudo'

Other names

Scabious 'Kudo', Scabiosa 'Kudo', Pincushion flower 'Kudo'

Genus

Scabiosa Scabiosa

Variety or Cultivar

'Kudo' _ 'Kudo' is a mound-forming, deciduous biennial or short-lived perennial with finely-divided, dark grey-green leaves and upright, wiry stems bearing pink flower heads from early summer into autumn.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming

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Colour

Flower

Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn

Foliage

Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free.

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Divide and replant every 3-4 years.

Propagation

Sow under glass or in a cold frame in early spring or in-situ in mid- to late spring. Can also be sown in a cold frame in late summer or early autumn.

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Scabiosa incisa 'Kudo' (Scabious 'Kudo') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South

Exposure

Exposed

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