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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Burgundy Beau' has stunning domed flowerheads, which rich plum colour. Flowering in summer, Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Burgundy Beau' is an excellent filler for the mixed border, and is highly attractive to pollinators, so is a great plant for a wildlife garden. They make good cut flowers, too.

For best results, grow Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Burgundy Beau' in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

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Scabiosa ‘Burgundy beau’ and wildlife

Scabiosa ‘Burgundy beau’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Scabiosa ‘Burgundy beau’ poisonous?

Scabiosa ‘Burgundy beau’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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