Scabiosa Kudo Blue, 2/3L Soft Toys the slippers are predominantly assembled

the slippers are predominantly assembled by hand using individual pieces of sheepskin

overlaid by a deep rose pink with a heavily feathered purple in the petal’s centre

retain water and prevent soil from washing out

The traditional Japanese design features finger hole handles for extra control

Lavatera enjoys a sheltered position in full sun but needs protection from the cold winter winds

Scabiosa Kudo Blue, 2/3L Soft Toys the slippers are predominantly assembledShortlisted for Plant of the Year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024, this new variety of scabious, Kudo Blue (ICHBU2005) is notable for its larger than usual, pale blue pincushion flowers, that appear above the mound of foliage and flower over several months. These attract butterflies and other pollinators and can be cut for flower arrangements.