{"product_id":"col-1ltr-sca-blu-not","title":"3 Scabious Blue Note Hardy Perennial Plants, Bee Friendly Pincushion Flower, 1 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eScabious 'Blue Note' is a charming compact perennial prized for its profusion of soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers held on slender, wiry stems. A long-flowering variety, it produces a continuous display of delicate blooms from early summer right through to autumn, making it a valuable addition to borders, cottage gardens and containers. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, helping to support garden wildlife throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set includes 3 or 6 established Scabious 'Blue Note' plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot with a well-developed root ball, ready for planting out into the garden or into larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Scabious 'Blue Note' plants in 1 litre pots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering season from June to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive lavender-blue pincushion-style blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming habit – ideal for the front of borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent bee and butterfly-friendly plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scabious, Pincushion Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Wildlife Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Lavender-Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-Green, Finely Divided Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny position in well-drained soil for the best flowering performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly after planting until established; once settled, Scabious is reasonably drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid heavy, waterlogged soils as this can lead to root rot over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the Blue Note variety, featuring soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers. 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