Scabiosa col. 'Barocca' - P11

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

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

Growth habit
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 stimulated 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