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Scabiosa - Blue Diamonds
It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers. The wonderful lilac-blue flowers bloom from June to October. With its green foliage, it has a plant spread of 12-18", and it is disease resistant. ‘Blue Diamonds’ is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. ‘Blue Diamonds’ is great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and does excellent in rock gardens. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance. Deadheading after the first bloom will encourage repeat bloom time. The Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds’, also known as Pincushion Flower, is a dwarf selection that only reaches 6 inches tall. ... details
Golden Marguerite - Susan Mitchell Anthemis ‘Susan Mitchell’ has a plant height of 20-24” and should be planted in full sun. The Marguerite Daisy, 'Anthemis ‘Susan Mitchell’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, has daisy-like, 1-2” creamy white flowers with primrose-yellow centers. The feathery, fragrant, silvery foliage forms a tight, symmetrical mound that will add to any landscape. If deadheaded, it will bloom all summer long. Try Anthemis ‘Susan Mitchell’ with Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’, Stachy’s ‘Lamb’s Ear’ or Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’. It is a sure garden pleaser. It will bloom from May to October and will accept poor soil conditions, being drought tolerant. |
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