Scabieusa atropurpurea Oxford Blue Seeds
Scabieusa atropurpurea Oxford Blue Seeds
Scabiosa atropurpurea Oxford Blue
Sweet Scabious
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Description
Sweet scabious Oxford Blue or Scabiosa atropupurea is a herbaceous perennial that is grown as an annual in our climates. This wildflower brings a light, airy feel to beds and its flowers in the form of small deep blue pompoms, repeat bloom from July to October, attracting many foraging insects. Its long stems and long-lasting flowers make it possible to make charming bouquets and its charm is inseparable from the beauty of monastic gardens.
All sweet scabious are discreet and slender looking plants. Their base consists of a clump of lanceolate leaves, more or less cut depending on the species, from which emerge pubescent, long, slender stems (from 50 cm to 90 cm). Approaching the tips of the stems, the leaves lose their stalks, become more cut, becoming smaller and smaller as they reach the flower head. The flower head is always globular (4 to 5 cm) with protruding stamens that look as if they have been pricked into this pompom, which is why it is called "Pincushion Flower". However, its shape also varies with the species: it can be very rounded, dense and bristly, or more flattened, with silky, crumpled petals, as in the Oxford Blue variety. Sweet scabious plants are best planted in small groups, scattered among the grasses or larger flowers, adding colour to beds like a shower of confetti. They prefer sunny locations that promote blooming and will make of with different types of soil, sometimes even chalky soil, provided it is moist enough and well-drained. Pick them to encourage repeat blooming or leave them to dry to create a winter setting in the garden. They can self-seed.
The soft colour of this variety will blend well with cornflower, cosmos and delphiniums and bring a little antique feel to the garden. This easy-to-grow heavy bloomer takes an active role in the life of the garden by reacting to the slightest breeze and providing an important food source for butterflies and other foraging insects.
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Botanical data
Scabiosa
atropurpurea
Oxford Blue
Caprifoliaceae
Sweet Scabious
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sweet scabious Oxford Blue is best sown under cover in a tray from March onwards. If frost persists in your region, wait until April, as these seeds prefer a temperature of around 18 to 20 °C. They will emerge in a couple of weeks.
Cover the seeds lightly with a thin layer of growing medium (3 mm) and keep it slightly moist. When the seedlings are large enough to be moved, you can place them in open ground as soon as all risk of frost has passed. Keep an eye out for snails and slugs.
You can also sow them directly in the open ground from April, if your climate is mild, or in May if you are still afraid of the cold temperatures. Loosen the soil and lightly bury the seeds by spacing them 15/20 cm apart. If necessary, you can thin out the seedlings by removing some as soon as they emerge. Choose a sunny spot and slightly moist soil that is neither heavy nor wet.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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