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Scabiosa Magic

Common name: Scabious, Pincushion Flower

-1 to -5°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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Bred by the well-known breeder Peter Moore, who has been producing new introductions for nearly 40 years, Scabiosa atropurpurea x caucasica 'Magic' is creating quite a stir. A cluster of small, greenish flowers form a pincushion-like flowerhead, each one magically maturing to pale pink. Held singularly on wiry stems continually from July to September, bees and other pollinators will appear to take a closer look. The genus Scabiosa have had an interesting history, once used as a traditional medicine to treat the severe itching brought on by scabies. Today, the blooms symbolise love, purity and peace and are frequently seen adorning wedding bouquets. Scabiosa atropurpurea x caucasica 'Magic' prefers to be grown in well-drained soil, in a sunny or partially shaded position - any aspect other than north – where it will reach a height of around 60cm and spread 20-30cm. An herbaceous, half-hardy perennial with an RHS rating of H3, which will tolerate temperatures down to around -5°C – perfe
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Key Information
Latin Name Scabiosa Magic YP
Common Name Scabious, Pincushion Flower
Hardiness H3 (-1 to -5°C)
Colour Green
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.60 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.30
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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