About
A compact, mounding perennial to 35cm tall withgrey-green leaves. Branching stems bear a profusion of pink flowers with ruffled petals surrounding the pincushion centre throughout the summer.
About the genus
Scabiosa can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flower-heads with enlarged outer florets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun and well-drained soil
PruningNo pruning required, but can deadhead to prolong flowering, and cut stems to ground level in late winter
PropagationPropagate by division or basal semi-ripe cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free