Scabious columbaria Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'

Charming Perennial with Lavender-Blue Blooms, Perfect for Pollinators & Cottage Gardens

Add a touch of delicate charm to your garden with Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue', a delightful perennial known for its lavender-blue blooms. Perfect for attracting pollinators and enhancing cottage gardens, this versatile plant adds beauty and elegance to borders and garden beds.

Key Features:

• Lavender-Blue Blooms: Produces an abundance of pincushion-like flowers in a lovely lavender-blue hue, creating a soft and enchanting display.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting local wildlife.

• Height: Grows up to 45 cm (1.5 feet) tall and spreads to about 45 cm (1.5 feet).

• Bloom Time: Blooms continuously from early summer to autumn, providing extended colour and interest.

• Foliage: Fern-like, grey-green leaves that offer a delicate and attractive backdrop.

• Low Maintenance: Hardy and easy to grow, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Planting & Care Instructions:

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn.

• Position: Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade.

• Soil: Well-drained soil, can thrive in poor to moderately fertile soil.

• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid waterlogged conditions.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth.

• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; cut back stems in late autumn.

With its lavender-blue blooms and robust nature, Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' is a captivating addition to any garden. This delightful plant not only adds beauty but also supports an eco-friendly, pollinator-friendly garden.

By Park Farm Plants