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Unfussy, it thrives in a fairly rich, free draining, non-acidic soil in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 30cm x 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":52922087539030,"sku":"105423","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53641034367318,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"scabiosa-africana-jocelyn","title":"Scabiosa africana 'Jocelyn'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge, pale lilac-pink scabious flowers like ruffled pincushions, sway on the ends of slender stems above clumps of finely cut soft green foliage. Bred and introduced by Hardy's, it is named after their son's nanny Jocelyn, also from South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks beautiful planted in drifts through a gravel garden, or as a spot plant in a rockery, but being half-hardy, make sure it is in a well-drained, sheltered spot, away from winter wet. Otherwise, grow it as we do in a container and bring it in for the winter, once the first autumn frosts start. A very good cut flower for informal arrangements, deadheading faded flowers will prolong flowering. It performs best in full sun, in a well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy's Introduction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 45cm x 50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53095553466710,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Scabiosaafricana_Jocelyn_-1.jpg?v=1775981117"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-caucasica-fama-deep-blue","title":"Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge, deep blue, ruffled flowerheads, with centres of tightly packed pinhead flowers, gently wave on narrow stems, above mounds of deeply divided, green foliage.Tall, with intensely blue flowers, this scabious really draws the eye, whether woven in drifts through a border, or combined with grasses prairie style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch beloved of bees and butterflies, it also makes a fabulous ingredient for a flower meadow or cut flower garden. For a subtle combination mix it with purples, whites, apricots and pinks, or for more contrast, reds, yellows and oranges. Perfect for a chalky soil, 'Fama Deep Blue' performs best in an alkaline to neutral, free draining soil that is fairly fertile and avoids being overly damp in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h1--alt\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esyn.\u003ci\u003e Lomelosia\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ecaucasica\u003c\/i\u003e 'Fama Deep Blue'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 75cm x 40cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53095555170646,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53640801026390,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Scabiosacaucasica_FamaDeepBlue.jpg?v=1775981419"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-columbaria-ssp-ochroleuca","title":"Scabiosa columbaria ssp. ochroleuca","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrowds of small, pale lemon pincushion flowers carried on wiry stems, jostle for position above feathery grey green foliage.This very dainty scabious will flower its socks off all summer just keep deadheading it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very useful for adding a layer of small but bright pinpoints of colour into a scheme, creating a fashionable layered garden or lightening up an area of darker and denser planting. Drought resistant and very hardy, it is ideal for a gravel garden but will seed itself around. It looks stunning combined with blues such as \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003eatriplicifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Spire' and \u003cem\u003eAster\u003c\/em\u003e, violet-purple \u003cem\u003eVerbena\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e, and dark red or purple \u003cem\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/em\u003e. Easy to grow, it prefers a spot in full sun in an alkaline to neutral, free draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 60cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53095557693782,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53640670871894,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Scabiosa_columbaria_ssp._ochroleuca.jpg?v=1777185221"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-kudo-white-ichwit-kudo-series","title":"Scabiosa Kudo White ('Ichwit') (Kudo Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBang on trend for transparent plants in the garden ’Kudo White’ is similar in form and scale to its better known sibling ‘Kudo’ but produces lots of antique white pincushion-like flowers that gradually open in succession over the course of a summer bobbing and weaving on wiry stems above divided basal foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the front of a sunny or partially shaded border it also works well in matrix planting schemes combined with ornamental grasses and contrasting flowerhead forms such as \u003cem\u003eAchillea\u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eEryngium\u003c\/em\u003e.  Preferring a free draining soil, it is a good candidate for a gravel garden where its neat appearance can be showcased.  Remember to deadhead faded blooms to encourage more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 45cm x 50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53095656915286,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/ScabiosaKudoWhite_Ichwit_KudoSeries_-1.jpg?v=1775981943"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-kudo-pink-ichpinpbr-kudo-series","title":"Scabiosa Kudo Pink ('Ichpin'PBR) (Kudo Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge, soft pink blooms with an inner dome of pin-like flowers encircled by flouncy ruffled petals, float on slender stems above clumping, deeply cut grey-green leaves. This recent introduction from Japan is swiftly gaining popularity for its large flowers that are borne prolifically throughout the summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in drifts through a gravel garden, as informal edging to a path, or an ingredient in a flower meadow. Much beloved by bees. Deadheading regularly will help lengthen the flowering period. Easy to grow, it only needs a very sunny spot in moderately fertile, well drained soil that is neutral to alkaline to thrive. 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Very popular with florists due to its eye-catching flowers and strong stems, it is a good choice for a cutting or white garden.  A veritable bee magnet, it grows best in a free draining soil, preferably slightly alkaline, in full sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 60cm x 45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":54046962090326,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"scabiosa-columbaria-subsp-ochroleuca-moon-dance","title":"Scabiosa columbaria subsp. ochroleuca 'Moon Dance'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMasses of small, soft yellow flowers like pincushions, bob and weave on narrow stems above low, mounding feather-like grey green foliage. 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