devil's bit scabious

How to Grow and Care for devil's bit scabious

devil's bit scabious · Succisa pratensis
Also known as: blue ball; blue bonnets; blue kiss; blue scabious; curl daddy; fore-bit; fore-bitten-more; ofbit; ofbitten; blue buttons; blue caps

Grows in any moist soil in sun or partial shade. Excellent for peaty bog garden. Long flowering season

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing devil's bit scabious

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grows in any moist soil in sun or partial shade. Excellent for peaty bog garden. Long flowering season

How to Water devil's bit scabious?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for devil's bit scabious?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for devil's bit scabious?

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What Soil Is Best for devil's bit scabious?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for devil's bit scabious?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize devil's bit scabious?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune devil's bit scabious?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate devil's bit scabious?

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

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How to Transplant devil's bit scabious?

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How to Plant devil's bit scabious?

Grows in any moist soil in sun or partial shade. Excellent for peaty bog garden. Long flowering season

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How to Repot devil's bit scabious?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs

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The Toxicity of devil's bit scabious

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Attributes of devil's bit scabious

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope Africa Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Succisa pratensis
Genus
Succisa
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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