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Scabiosa Beaujolais Bonnets

Scabiosa Beaujolais Bonnets
Scabious, Pincushion Flower

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The charming flattened pompoms of this flowering summer annual are of a unique colour. The petals, pale pink on the outside, darken to become burgundy in the centre. They attract numerous pollinators and add a rustic touch to flower beds, as well as being suitable for bouquet arrangements.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
15 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

The 'Beaujolais Bonnets' Scabious or Scabiosa is a herbaceous perennial, often grown as an annual in our climates. Its rustic appearance brings a lot of lightness to flowerbeds, and its flowers, shaped like small flattened pompoms, continuously bloom from June to September, attracting many pollinators. Their colour is magnificent: the petals on the outer edge are pale pink and darken towards the centre to become burgundy just before the flower opens. Then they brighten a bit and reveal a quantity of white stamens that give it a mischievous look. Its long stems and long-lasting flowers make it perfect for charming bouquets, and its charm is inseparable from cottage gardens.

All Scabious varieties are discreet and graceful. They have a base composed of a tuft of lanceolate leaves, more or less divided depending on the species, from which emerge long stems (from 50cm (20in) to 90cm (35in)), slender and pubescent. As you go up along the stem, the leaves become sessile, divided, and increasingly smaller until reaching the head. The head is always globular in shape (4 to 5cm (2in)) with prominent stamens, as if stuck in a pincushion, which gives it the nickname "Pincushion Flower". However, its shape also varies depending on the species: it can be very round, dense, and bristly or flatter, with silky and crumpled petals on the outer edge, as in the 'Beaujolais Bonnets' variety. This medium-sized scabious (50cm (20in)) is best planted in small groups, scattered among grasses or larger flowers, to add an intense touch among pastel shades. It prefers sunny locations that promote flowering and can tolerate different types of soil, sometimes even calcareous, as long as they are sufficiently moist and well-drained. Pick them to encourage flowering renewal or let them dry to create a winter decoration with their small ball-shaped fruits. They may self-seed.

The particularly romantic colour of this variety fits in well in summer flowerbeds among cosmos, phlox, yarrow, as well as grasses. Easy to grow and floriferous, it actively contributes to the life of the garden by reacting to the slightest breeze and being a source of food for butterflies and other pollinators.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Scabiosa

Cultivar

Beaujolais Bonnets

Family

Dipsacaceae

Other common names

Scabious, Pincushion Flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The 'Beaujolais Bonnets' Scabious is best sown under cover in a seed tray from March. If frost is still persistent in your region, wait until April, as these seeds will prefer a temperature of around 18 to 21°C (64.4 to 69.8°F). They will germinate in about two weeks.

Just cover the seeds with a thin layer of compost (3mm) that you will keep slightly moist. When the young plants are large enough to be moved, you can place them in open ground once the risk of frost has passed. Watch out for snails and slugs.

You can also sow them directly in the ground from April, if your climate is mild, or in May if you still fear the cold. Loosen the soil and lightly bury the seeds, spacing them 15/20cm (6/8in) apart. Once they have germinated, you can thin them out by removing any excess plants if necessary. Prefer a sunny location and a slightly moist soil, but not heavy or waterlogged.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 15 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Slope
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rather well-draining
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