Succisia pratensis

£8.99

A tallish form of the Devilsbit Scabious, a UK native, that forms basal rosettes of flattened shiny green leaves from which arise tall upright stems topped with dainty deep blue pin-cushion flowers in high summer. Beloved by numerous pollinators. Will gradually seed if happy. Sunny open spot, soil not too wet. Height 1m – 1.2m.

Came to us originally as Scabious Blue Species.

87 in stock

Plant Information

Pot Size

9 cm

How many plants will I need?

5 -7 Plants Per Square Metre

Planting area

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Description

These flowering perennials are Deciduous: Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted.

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