{"product_id":"scabiosa-mariposa-blue","title":"Scabiosa Mariposa Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003ePincushion Flower 'Mariposa Blue'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"73\"\u003ePincushion Flower 'Mariposa Blue' (Scabiosa 'Mariposa Blue') is a compact, repeat-flowering perennial admired for its soft lavender-blue, dome-shaped blooms that resemble a pincushion. Held aloft on slender stems above finely textured foliage, these delicate flowers appear from late spring through to autumn, making it a top choice for adding gentle colour and movement to sunny garden beds. The blooms are ideal for cutting, long-lasting in floral arrangements, and highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes. Thriving in Melbourne’s conditions, 'Mariposa Blue' prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is tolerant of dry spells once established. Its tidy, rounded form makes it perfect for edging, borders, cottage gardens, rockeries, and containers. A light trim after flowering encourages ongoing blooms and helps maintain a neat habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eHeight: 0.25 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eWidth: 0.25 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eLavender-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eButterfly Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eLong Flowering\u003cbr data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003cbr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eSuitable for Cut Flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eSuitable for Cottage Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1664\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eCoreopsis ‘Moonbeam’\u003cbr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eLavandula ‘Hidcote’\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eNepeta ‘Walker’s Low’\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eSalvia ‘Heatwave Glimmer’\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eEchinacea ‘White Swan’\u003cbr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eGaura ‘Belleza White’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNA Propagations","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47436998508709,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 14CM POTS","offer_id":47436998541477,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/ScabiosaMariposaBlue.png?v=1769390552","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/scabiosa-mariposa-blue","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}