Pincushion Flower Giga® Blue, Scabious Giga® Blue
Noted for its incredibly large flowers, Scabiosa columbaria Giga® Blue (Pincushion Flower) is a well-branched and naturally compact clump-forming perennial forming a short mound of ferny, often fuzzy foliage. Blooming for months from mid-spring through summer, it rewards gardeners with a profusion of violet-blue, pincushion-like flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), atop wiry stems, which hover over the foliage mound. Trouble-free, easy-to-grow, this eye-catching beauty is commonly used in containers, perennial borders, or as a cut flower and is great for attracting butterflies into the garden. Excellent for grouping or massing in borders and rock gardens. The finely divided foliage stays low and compact, making this pretty perennial suitable for edging borders and paths.
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Scabiosa |
| Common names | Pincushion Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15" (40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Scabiosa |
| Common names | Pincushion Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15" (40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
How many Scabiosa columbaria Giga® Blue (Pincushion Flower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Scabiosa columbaria Giga® Blue (Pincushion Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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