This annual plant is very popular with bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Grows to 60cm tall and 30cm across in full sun and well-drained soils. Produces burgundy pink flowers from June to September. Good for growing in pots or flower beds.
Sweet Scabious / Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Burgundy Beau'
£3.60Price
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Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Annual (flowers in its first year and then dies)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (we sow in autumn)