Scabiosa col. 'Barocca' - P11

Description
The Small scabious 'Barocca' (Scabiosa columbaria) is a bushy perennial that produces purple-red flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to October. Its pinnate, slit leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Small scabious 'Barocca' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Barocca'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Small scabious 'Barocca' are medium green, pinnate and slit.

Frost hardiness
The Small scabious 'Barocca' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

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 encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Scabiosa columbaria 'Barocca' forms purple-red flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Pruning, bee pasture