Scabiosa caucasica Fama® Deep Blue – intense blue flowers for summer

Scabiosa caucasica Fama® Deep Blue, also known as Deep Blue Orbweed, is an elegant, long-flowering perennial that enriches gardens, borders, and rockeries with deep, royal blue flowers. This compact and sturdy cultivar is known for its long blooms from summer to early autumn and also attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Thanks to its striking color and easy-care characteristics, Fama® Deep Blue is ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Features of Scabiosa caucasica Fama® Deep Blue

Scabiosa caucasica belongs to the pigeonweed family (Caprifoliaceae). The Fama® Deep Blue cultivar is distinguished by:

• Intense royal blue flowers with a contrasting heart

• Compact and sturdy growth of 40–50 cm high

• Flowering period: from June to September for long-lasting summer colour

• Leaf: fresh green, decorative and slightly feathery

• Location: sun-loving, well-drained soil

Thanks to these properties, Fama® Deep Blue is perfect for borders, rock gardens, pots and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Benefits of Scabiosa Fama® Deep Blue

This cultivar offers several advantages for garden enthusiasts:

1. Long flowering period – from early summer to early autumn

2. Compact and easy to maintain – suitable for borders and pots

3. Attractive to pollinators – bees and butterflies are attracted

4. Deep, striking colour – makes the garden lively and elegant

5. Cut flower – suitable for flower arrangements and bouquets

Thanks to these properties, Fama® Deep Blue combines decorative value, functionality and ecological benefits.

Location and care

Scabiosa caucasica Fama® Deep Blue grows best in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Some care tips:

• Sunlight: full sun for optimal flowering and color intensity

• Soil: well-drained, slightly nutritious; avoid waterlogging

• Watering: regularly during dry periods, but avoid overwatering

• Nutrition: light fertilizer encourages longer flowering.

• Maintenance: Removing faded flowers extends the flowering period.

This simple care will ensure that the plant continues to flower constantly and profusely throughout the summer.

Application in the garden

Scabiosa Fama® Deep Blue is versatile and can be used in various ways:

• Borders – creates a striking blue accent in a summer border

• Pots and containers – ideal for patios and balconies

• Rock gardens – adds colour and texture to stony or Mediterranean borders

• Combinations – beautiful to combine with white, pink or purple summer bloomers such as Lavatera, Verbena or Salvia

Thanks to its compact growth and intense blue flower colour, this cultivar is a real eye-catcher in almost any garden.