Scabiosa Pincushion Blue

Common Name: Pincushion Flower, Blue Pincushion

Description:
Scabiosa 'Pincushion Blue' is a beautiful, long-flowering perennial known for its soft lavender-blue, pincushion-like flowers that bloom from spring through autumn. Its delicate, frilly petals and prominent stamens give it an elegant, airy look, making it a fantastic addition to garden beds, borders, and pots. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate part shade. This hardy and low-maintenance plant is highly attractive to bees and butterflies, enhancing pollinator activity in the garden. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming, and its strong, slender stems make it perfect for cut flower arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Lavender-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia
• Gaura (Whirling Butterflies)
• Verbena
• Coreopsis