How to tend a Scabiosa atropurpurea
Also known as: Scabiosa major Vilm., Scabiosa maritima L., Spongostemma atropurpureum (L.) Tiegh., Spongostemma maritimum (L.) Tiegh., Sixalix atropurpurea (L.) Greuter & Burdet, Sclerostemma atropurpureum (L.) Schott, Asterocephalus acutiflorus Rchb., Asterocephalus ambiguus Rchb., Asterocephalus atropurpureus (L.) Spreng., Asterocephalus grandiflorus Sweet, Asterocephalus maritimus (L.) Spreng., Cyrtostemma atropurpureum (L.) Spach, Cyrtostemma maritimum (L.) Fourr., Cyrtostemma atropurpurea (L.) Spach
Log in to add this plantWatering
Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, slight shade tolerance
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Southern Europe
- Category
- Dipsacaceae, Scabiosa
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-July
- Flower colors
- purple
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