Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfecta Alba’plants – ( Pincushion)
A very pretty flower with frilly pure white flowers held on strong stems well above the plant. Good as a cut flower
Description
There are just a few of these plants in 8cm pots – $7 each. Available from 449 Sandringham Road Tues – Thurs 10- 2 pm. Please email us on info@owairakaseeds.co.nz to reserve a plant and arrange a time to collect.
This strain flowers the first year from seed. A native of the Caucasus Mountains, it has strong, stiff stems, and large flowers approx. 8cm or more in diameter.
It has lovely frilly, large white flowers which have long strong stems and are excellent as cut flowers.
It attracts bees and butterflies and flowers and is very easy to grow. It has a very long flowering season.
It likes full sun and fertile well drained soil. It can take some drought once established.
Additional information
| Classification | Hardy Perennial |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Pincushion flower |
| Family | Dipsacaceae |
| Maximum Height | approx 40 cm |
