Scabiosa col. 'Blue Note' - P9

Description
The Tauben-Skabiose 'Blue Note' (Scabiosa columbaria) is a bushy perennial that produces purple-blue flowers from May to October. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Tauben-Skabiose 'Blue Note' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tauben-Skabiose 'Blue Note' are medium green in colour.

Frost hardiness
The Tauben-Skabiose 'Blue Note' 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 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 'Blue Note' forms lilac-blue flowers from May.

Use
Pruning, bee pasture