Re: Scabiosa question and burgandy flower suggestions
- Subject: Re: Scabiosa question and burgandy flower suggestions
- From: J* G* a* O* P*
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:35:21 +0100
The message <521C50063765324C9F52E3A9F3D002D601B68CA9@Hermes.schwabe.com>
from "Saxton, Susan" <SSaxton@schwabe.com> contains these words:
> Happy day everyone.
> It has finally cooled off here a little and thoughts are running to fall
> rennovations.
> I have a bed in depserate need of burgandy flowers. I am zone 6b, Oregon
> (wet). Any suggestions?
> Also, a friend just bought a plant labeled "scabiosa 'Ace of Spades.' It
> looks like a perennial scabiosa but says "hardy annual." It is nearly a
> black burgandy -- just gorgeous. The color reminds me of one of the color
> variations you can get in the annual scabiosa, but this plant has full-sized
> flower heads.
> Anyone heard of this or know the full plant name? Have you grown it? How
> hardy an annual is it? Will it reseed? All information appreciated.
Knautia macedonica is a perennial scabious which has very dark red
flowers, perhaps a bit smaller than the largest type of perennial
scabious flowers but quite a good size. I imagine this is not the
plant your friend has but might be worth considering if you haven't
got it already. It grows quite reliably from seed.
Janet Galpin, Lincs, UK
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