Product description
Cephalaria gigantea, also known as Giant Scabious, is a tall, hardy perennial ideal for adding height and movement to the garden. Reaching up to 8 feet tall, it produces soft, lemon-yellow pincushion flowers on long stems from early summer into autumn. Its open, airy habit allows it to blend well with other plants in borders, meadows, and wildlife-friendly gardens. The blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both a striking and beneficial addition to planting schemes.
Plant Giant Scabious in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun for best results, though it will tolerate light shade. Water regularly during its first season to help it establish, then only as needed during dry periods. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage further flowering, and stems can be cut back in late autumn or early spring to prepare for the next season’s growth. Once established, Cephalaria gigantea is a low-maintenance garden perennial and will return reliably year after year.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Giant Scabious
Cephalaria gigantea
Cephalaria gigantea
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Product description
Cephalaria gigantea, also known as Giant Scabious, is a tall, hardy perennial ideal for adding height and movement to the garden. Reaching up to 8 feet tall, it produces soft, lemon-yellow pincushion flowers on long stems from early summer into autumn. Its open, airy habit allows it to blend well with other plants in borders, meadows, and wildlife-friendly gardens. The blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both a striking and beneficial addition to planting schemes.
Plant Giant Scabious in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun for best results, though it will tolerate light shade. Water regularly during its first season to help it establish, then only as needed during dry periods. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage further flowering, and stems can be cut back in late autumn or early spring to prepare for the next season’s growth. Once established, Cephalaria gigantea is a low-maintenance garden perennial and will return reliably year after year.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Remove seed heads promptly to prevent self-seeding
How to Water
Water regularly for the first year until the plant is fully established, then only during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and water it thoroughly. Gently remove the plant from the pot, loosen any tangled roots, and place it in the hole. Gently backfill the soil and compost, firming down gently, then water in well.
