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Cephalaria gigantea
Loved by pollinators Good for cutting

Seed no. 307J

Cephalaria gigantea

Giant Scabious

£2.95

In stock  ·  approx. 18 seeds per packet

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Year at a glance

Sow

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Flowers

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Germination

Sow indoors. Sow Jan-Mar. for 1st year flowering, Apr-Aug. for flowering the following year. Sow 2mm deep into moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite. Propagate or place in a polythene bag to keep the moisture level constant. Ideal temp. 18-21°C. Avoid direct sunlight. Germination takes 14-21 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 10cm pots and grow on at 10°C. Pot on if required or acclimatise and plant out with 30-60cm spacing.

Growing

Prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May require staking in exposed situations.

Cultivation

Cut back after flowering. Deadheading will extend the flowering window. Will self-seed freely if you do not deadhead.

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