(S) Sweet Scabious Purple seeds (603404)

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Sweet Scabious ‘Purple’
Botanical Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
Type: Hardy Annual

Sweet Scabious ‘Purple’ produces rich, velvety deep purple pincushion-style blooms held on long, slender stems. Wonderfully fragrant and loved by pollinators, it flowers over a long season and is excellent for borders and cutting gardens.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Annual
Height: 70–80cm
Spread: 30–45cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun

Growing Information

Sow: April – May outdoors or February – April under cover
Germination: 10–21 days at 18–21°C
Spacing: 30cm apart
Care: Prefers well-drained soil; deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Deep, dramatic purple blooms
Sweet fragrance
Excellent cut flower
Long flowering season
Highly attractive to bees and butterflies

Top Tip

Cut flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and prevent plants from setting seed too early.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens
Cutting gardens
Borders
Pollinator-friendly planting

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