Cephalaria gigantea
Cephalaria gigantea - popular with bees
Cephalaria gigantea
Cephalaria gigantea - popular with bees

Cephalaria gigantea

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(Giant Scabious) A handsome large perennial, Cephalaria gigantea has tall stems topped with eye-catching primrose yellow, rosette-like flowers. Very good as part of an informal flowering border.

The summer flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies making it an excellent plant for bringing wildlife into the garden.

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  • 3 litre pot

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A handsome large perennial, Cephalaria gigantea has tall stems topped with eye-catching primrose yellow, rosette-like flowers. Very good as part of an informal flowering border. The summer flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies making it an excellent plant for bringing wildlife into the garden.

Grows best in a position with sun or light, dappled shade in a moist or well drained soil.


  • Position: Full sun or very light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Moist or well drained soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: June - August.
  • Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
  • Habit: Cephalaria gigantea grows to be a large, clump forming perennial.
    • Height: up to 150 - 200 cm (approx 5 - 6 ft)
    • Spread: 60 cm (2 ft)
How Much Sun
Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size
Herbaceous - Large (1.2m+)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features
Wildlife Friendly - Bees, Flowers in Summer, Habit - Architectural
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