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PRETTY FILLER Scabiosa

November 2023

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The Gardener

There are over 70 varieties of Scabiosa (pincushion flower) in both the annuals and perennials categories with arguably some of the best ones local to our country, and excellent pollinator attractors too.

PRETTY FILLER Scabiosa

Colourful annuals

Some of the best annuals are found with Scabiosa atropurpurea (sweet scabious) and these can be grown successfully from seed. The colours range from vintage creams to deep red and burgundy and they make a pretty display in a wild garden or in groups towards the back of flower beds.

You can buy seed online from www.adeneflowers.co.za and her range of colours are gorgeous.

What they need 

• Full sun.

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