About
Scabiosa africana is a rewarding, free-flowering scabious producing the characteristic pincushion flowerheads of the genus in summer. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Scabiosa, the pincushion flowers, are annuals, biennials and herbaceous or evergreen perennials with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flowerheads with enlarged outer florets in blue, white, pink, yellow or purple. Popular plants for sunny, well-drained borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.