Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Small scabious, Scabiosa columbaria, is a pretty perennial native to the UK, bearing pale purple flowers on branched stems from early summer and well into autumn.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Deep Blue' makes a lovely addition to gravel gardens and sunny wildlife gardens – the flowers are especially popular with bees, butterflies and hoverflies. This compact cultivar has an exceptionally long flowering period, lasting from spring to autumn. It also makes a great cut flower.
For best results, grow Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Deep Blue' in full sun in moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Deadhead the flowers regularly to ensure a constant supply of blooms.
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Scabiosa ‘Flutter Deep Blue’ and wildlife
Scabiosa ‘Flutter Deep Blue’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Scabiosa ‘Flutter Deep Blue’ poisonous?
Scabiosa ‘Flutter Deep Blue’ has no toxic effects reported.
