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Cephalaria gigantea
Giant scabious, Yellow scabious
Loved by pollinators!
Type/Hardiness Herbaceous, Perennial, Hardy
Flowering period Summer
Height 4-6ft/1.3-2m
Light preference Sun
Soil preference
Sowing time/depth Autumn, spring, 0.2in/5mm
This stunning perennial scabious is perfect for the back of the border as it can grow as high as 2.5m. Blooming during the summer, the strongly textured flowers are a delicate pale yellow.
Sowing and/or growing instructions
These seeds can be sown at any time of year, but early spring is probably best, in pots of good quality compost, covered to a depth up to 5mm and placed in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Established plants can be split, also in spring.
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