Giant Scabiosa are perennials native from central to sout-eastern Europe eastwards to Asia. Most species make basal, large rosettes with long, serrated leaves, out of which the annual, upright growing, tall stalks are born, crowned with white to cream-yellow, flat, Scabiosa like flower heads. They are easily grown in any rich, slightly moist, well drained soil in a sunny position. Sow from autumn to early summer, transplant seedlings on their fourth pair of leaves. All are USDA Climate Zone 6. 10 seeds per package. |
Cephalaria alpina (Alpine Giant Scabiosa)150 (200)cm, Alpine Giant Scabiosa is a perennial with impressively tall stalks with pale cream yellow, flat flower heads above long, serrated, fresh green leaves arranged in a dense basal rosette. Native of humus rich spots in rock crevices and meadows in the Alps. Easily grown in any rich, preferably slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VII. |
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seed package 3522 | € 2,99 | |||
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Cephalaria gigantea (Giant Scabiosa)100 (140)cm, Giant Scabiosa is a perennial with impressively tall stalks with pale cream yellow, flat flower heads above a dense basal leaf rosette. Native of borders alongside streams and in moist mountain meadows in the Caucasus and Turkey. Easily grown in any humus rich, preferably slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII. |
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seed package 4619 | € 4,99 |
Cephalaria leucantha50 (100)cm, a rarely seen perennial species with showy pure white flower heads above silvery grey foliage. Native of montane areas in Southwestern Europe. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII. |
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seed package 4805 | € 4,99 |
Cephalaria transsylvanica100 (150)cm, is a fast growing annual with numerous white to pale blue and rose shaded flower heads on strongly branching stems with feathered leaves. It is native of meadows from southeastern Europe to Turkey. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. VII-IX. |
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seed package 4784 | € 2,99 | |||
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