Bring Whimsy to Your Garden with Scabiosa Pincushion Flowers

Add a touch of charm to your garden with Scabiosa, commonly known as the Pincushion Flower. These delightful perennial flowers are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and are perfect for adding color and texture to your outdoor spaces. Thriving in full sun, Scabiosa plants are ideal for borders, walkways, cut flower gardens, and containers, attracting beneficial pollinators to your garden.

Scabiosa plants are easy to grow and offer a long blooming season, making them a wonderful addition to any garden. As a dwarf variety, they exhibit a mounding habit, reaching a height of 10-24 inches and a width of 18-24 inches. This makes them an excellent choice for the middle of borders and containers. Their whimsical flowers add color along walkways and can also be enjoyed as cut flowers in vases.

These Pincushion Flowers offer numerous benefits. They are drought, shade, and deer tolerant, requiring minimal maintenance. Plant them in well-drained soil in full sun, spacing them 10-12 inches apart. Regular watering during the first year helps establish a healthy root system. Ensure adequate airflow around the plants to prevent disease.

To encourage continuous blooming, deadhead spent flowers regularly. After the first hard frost, cut back the plants and remove any debris. Your plug-size plants will arrive ready for transplanting into your final container. If you intend to use them in a landscape setting, it’s best to establish them in a 3-4 inch pot before planting them outdoors. These flowering plants are child and pet safe, offering peace of mind for families.

We take great care in packing and shipping healthy plants as quickly as possible. Please be aware that as living plants, they may experience some stress during shipping, resulting in minor leaf browning or damage. However, they usually recover quickly when watered and placed in partial shade. Contact us immediately with photos if you receive a plant that is excessively damaged. Happy gardening!

Frequently Asked Questions About Scabiosa Pincushion Flowers

• How much sunlight do Scabiosa plants need? Scabiosa thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming.
• What type of soil is best for growing Pincushion Flowers? Well-drained soil is crucial for Scabiosa. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
• How often should I water my Scabiosa plants? Water regularly during the first year to help establish a healthy root system. Once established, Scabiosa is drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering.
• Are Scabiosa plants deer resistant? Yes, Scabiosa is known for being deer-tolerant, making it a great choice for gardens in areas with deer populations.
• How tall and wide will my Scabiosa plants grow? This dwarf variety typically reaches a height of 10-24 inches and a width of 18-24 inches.