Scabiosa cauc. 'Moerheim Blue' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Caucasian scabious (Scabiosa caucasica) is an upright perennial that forms blue, cup-shaped flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Caucasian scabious is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Caucasian scabious are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Caucasian scabious has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are stimulated to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Scabiosa caucasica forms cupped, blue flowers from July.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture