Overview
Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' is a clump forming, matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Scabiosa, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Scabiosa genus, known commonly as golden scabious 'Fama Deep Blue'. It forms clumps and mats, reaching heights between 0.5 and 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres over 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed or sheltered sites, preferring alkaline to neutral soils such as chalk, loam, or sand that are moist but well-drained. It provides seasonal interest through summer, autumn, and winter.
About the genus
Scabiosa is a genus in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae) of flowering plants. Many of the species in this genus have common names that include the word scabious, but some plants commonly known as scabious are currently classified in related genera such as Knautia and Succisa; at least some of these were formerly placed in Scabiosa. Another common name for members of this genus is pincushion flowers.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Scabiosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue'?
Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' need?
Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' grow?
Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' hardy in the UK?
Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
