Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Scabiosa japonica ‘Blue Note’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Scabious ‘Blue Note’ is semi-hardy, and will benefit from some protection in winter.
Growth Information
Scabiosa japonica ‘Blue Note’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.5m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Scabiosa japonica ‘Blue Note’ produces blue flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to September.
Foliage
Scabious ‘Blue Note’ is a semi-evergreen plant and produces green and silver foliage you should deadhead this plant regularly to promote new flowers coming through and it will benefit from being cut back once it has finished flowering to promote growth next year.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Scabiosa japonica ‘Blue Note’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
Scabious ‘Blue Note’ likes a soil that won’t hold on to much water, it doesn’t like sitting in the wet and it cannot handle acidic soil so requires either neutral or alkaline.