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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Scabiosa 'Burgundy Bonnets' is thought to be a form of Scabiosa atropurpurea, and was found by chance in a Suffolk garden. Its pincushion flowers vary from dark burgundy red through to shades of pink and mauve with white stamens. The blooms appear from July to September and grow to around 60cm tall.

For best results, plant Scabiosa 'Burgundy Bonnets' in well-drained soil and position it in full sun. It would look as happy in a wildflower meadow as in a manicured border.

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Scabiosa ‘Beaujolais bonnets’ and wildlife

Scabiosa ‘Beaujolais bonnets’ 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 ‘Beaujolais bonnets’ poisonous?

Scabiosa ‘Beaujolais bonnets’ 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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