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Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’ (Pincushion Flower)

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Noted for its very long blooming season, Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’ (Pincushion Flower) is a compact, clump-forming perennial forming a short mound of ferny foliage. Blooming for months from early summer until fall, it rewards the gardeners with a profusion of lilac-pink pincushion-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), atop wiry stems, which hover over the foliage mound of lobed, gray-green leaves. Trouble-free, easy-to-grow, this eye-catching beauty is 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.

  • Grows up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) and 15 in. wide (37 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Part shade is tolerated in hot summer climates. Protect from winter wet. Drought tolerant.
  • Vital ingredient of beds and borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, city gardens, prairies or containers. Excellent cut flowers!
  • Attracts butterflies but is ignored by deer.
  • Propagate by division or take basal cuttings
  • Deadheading will extend the bloom season. Cut down in fall.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 9
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
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
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 Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Scabiosa columbaria Giga® Blue (Pincushion Flower)
Scabiosa ‘Butterfly Blue’ (Pincushion Flower)
Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’ (Pincushion Flower)
Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais Bonnets’ (Pincushion Flower)
Scabiosa caucasica ‘Fama Deep Blue’ (Pincushion Flower)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 9
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
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
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 Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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