Scabious ‘Blue Note’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Scabious ‘Blue Note’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Scabious ‘Blue Note’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with soft lavender-blue and flowering june to october. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm
- Flowering: June to October
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Scabious 'Blue Note' is a charming compact perennial prized for its profusion of soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers held on slender, wiry stems. A long-flowering variety, it produces a continuous display of delicate blooms from early summer right through to autumn, making it a valuable addition to borders, cottage gardens and containers. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, helping to support garden wildlife throughout the season.
This set includes 3 or 6 established Scabious 'Blue Note' plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot with a well-developed root ball, ready for planting out into the garden or into larger containers.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue Note' |
| Mature size | 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Flowering | June to October |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Scabious ‘Blue Note’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to october. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Scabious ‘Blue Note’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.