WebDescription A close relative of Scabiosa, this tall, clump-forming perennial produces primrose-yellow flowerheads throughout the summer on stout, upright stems.The flowers are loved by bees and other beneficial insects, and the plants have a tendancy to self-seed if not dead-headed regularly. WebNoteworthy Characteristics. Cephalaria gigantea, commonly called giant scabious or yellow scabious, is native to moist soils from the Caucusus to Siberia.Closely related to and in the same family as scabiosas (pin cushion flowers), this vigorous plant is primarily grown for …

Giant Scabious – OAEC Nursery

WebMember of the teasel family and closely related to Scabiosa, it was one time in the same genus. This tall perennial needs room for growth. It is a coarse plant, so grow it at the back of the border. With the flower’s striking … WebBotanical name : Scabiosa columbaria Common name : Columbian scabious Family: Dipsacaceae Height: 30 to 60 cm high, 20 to 25 cm wide Foliage: Its thick, deeply cut, dark green foliage forms a regular carpet that persists in … tls3005

Cephalaria gigantea BBC Gardeners World Magazine

WebDescription. Giant scabious (Cephalaria gigantea) bears rounded, black-brushed green buds that open to domed heads of soft yellow flowers atop branching, 5- to 7-foot-tall … WebGiant Scabious, Cephalaria gigantea, is a wonderful plant for your herbaceous border. It is one of my favourite herbaceous perennials for all sorts of reasons, including its fascinatingly detailed tight buds and sheer … WebAug 6, 2024 · Scabiosa ochroleuca I first started using Cephalaria dipsacoides in our Peckham garden, because it takes a fraction of the space of the June flowering Cephalaria gigantea. This truly giant scabious is magnificent given space, but one plant alone will easily leave a metre round gap once it is over. tls32w