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Scabious care requirements
water
Moderate; water when soil surface dries. Drought-tolerant once established. Avoid wet foliage.
soil
Well-draining, moderately fertile to poor soil. Avoid heavy clay. pH 6.0–7.5.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily) for prolific blooming
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Scabious
- fiber_manual_recordGrey fuzzy mould on leaves, flowers, or fruit
- fiber_manual_recordBrown rotting tissue
- fiber_manual_recordCollapsed flowers
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Common causes in Scabious
Caused by Botrytis cinerea. Thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation.
healing
How to treat botrytis (grey mould) in Scabious
Remove all affected tissue. Improve air flow. Apply fungicide.
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Preventing botrytis (grey mould) in Scabious
Good air circulation. Remove dead plant material promptly. Avoid overhead watering.