{"product_id":"scabiosa-butterfly-blue","title":"Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eScabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' is one of those plants that earns its place in almost every garden. This compact hardy perennial produces masses of soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers from late spring right through to autumn, providing months of colour with very little fuss. It's a magnet for bees and butterflies, making it a brilliant addition to wildlife-friendly gardens, cottage borders, gravel gardens and containers.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eIts neat, mound-forming habit makes it easy to tuck into borders, while regular deadheading keeps the flowers coming for months on end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1rufipj\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"603\"\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best for the longest flowering season and strongest growth. It will tolerate light shade but blooms more heavily in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while establishing. Once settled, it's fairly drought tolerant and only needs watering during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy in the UK and happy to stay outdoors all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-draining soil. It dislikes sitting in wet ground over winter, so avoid heavy waterlogged areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eHot tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage even more blooms throughout the season. Leave the final flowers in autumn if you'd like to provide seed for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e YES\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BR","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":58356686487939,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9697\/7440\/files\/IMG_8437.jpg?v=1782910224","url":"https:\/\/plant.studio\/products\/scabiosa-butterfly-blue","provider":"Plant Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}