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Cephalaria gigantea

Price: £4.50

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Brand: The Plantsman's Preference
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Main Season: Summer
Flower Colour: Yellow
Leaf Colour: Green
Foliage: Deciduous
Position: Sun
Soil Type: Ordinary, medium loam
Height: 1.8m to 2.4m (6' to 8')
Peat Free? Yes
Hardiness Guide: RHS H7 minimum at least -20C
Pot Size: 9cm

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The giant pale yellow scabious. Tall, upright branched stems tiopped with clouds of ethereal pastel flowers in summer. Allow to self-seed. Drained soil in sun or part shade. 1.8m.

One of those traditional cottage garden perennials that we grew up with and can't grow out of! Individually the plants can be short lived (3-4 years or so) as they tend to produce flowers at the expense of future growth.

Excellent to mix with larger grasses and other tall perennials.

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