Cephalaria gigantea - Scabiosa gigantea - Giant Pincushion

As the name gigantea suggests, this impressive plant needs a good deal of room. It produces large up to 6cm, soft-yellow scabious-like flowers on tall, widely branched stems that rise from a large clump of mid-green leaves. Flowers are slightly fragrant. A great choice for a see-through effect in a big border. Cephalaria gigantea is a hardy evergreen perennial clumping plant that is water-wise with a deep foraging root system. It requires occasional deep watering rather than frequent smaller watering therefore able to withstand some periods of dry once established. Tough, easy and low maintenance. Grow in full sun or afternoon shade. Frost hardy and able to be grown in a wide range of soils. Height in flower is up to 180cm.

Sow seeds in autumn, keep damp but not wet. Seeds germinate at approx 20C. Grow seedlings to approx 10cm, then transfer into the garden.

Excellent cut flowers.

Seeds currently available.

$5.00 - 10 open pollinated seeds

$4.00 - postage within Australia

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