Scabious 'Blue Note' is a charming compact perennial prized for its profusion of soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers held on slender, wiry stems. A long-flowering variety, it produces a continuous display of delicate blooms from early summer right through to autumn, making it a valuable addition to borders, cottage gardens and containers. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, helping to support garden wildlife throughout the season.

This set includes 3 or 6 established Scabious 'Blue Note' plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot with a well-developed root ball, ready for planting out into the garden or into larger containers.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Scabious 'Blue Note' plants in 1 litre pots

Key Features:

• Long flowering season from June to October
• Attractive lavender-blue pincushion-style blooms
• Compact, clump-forming habit – ideal for the front of borders
• Excellent bee and butterfly-friendly plant
• Low maintenance and fully hardy
• Well suited to sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note'


• Common Names: Scabious, Pincushion Flower


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Wildlife Gardens


• Flowering Time: June to October


• Flower Colour: Soft Lavender-Blue


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Grey-Green, Finely Divided Leaves

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny position in well-drained soil for the best flowering performance.
• Water regularly after planting until established; once settled, Scabious is reasonably drought tolerant.
• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering throughout the season.
• Cut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh new growth.
• Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils as this can lead to root rot over winter.

Notes: This listing is for the Blue Note variety, featuring soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers. Plants are supplied in 1 litre pots and may vary slightly in size depending on the time of year.