Scabiosa spp. Deep Blue

Common Name:
Pincushion Flower

Description:
Scabiosa 'Deep Blue' is a compact and free-flowering perennial prized for its richly coloured deep violet-blue blooms that appear over an extended flowering season. The pincushion-style flowers sit above soft green foliage on slender stems, creating a delicate and airy appearance that works beautifully in cottage gardens, borders, rockeries, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, this variety is ideal for adding pollinator activity to the garden while also providing long-lasting cut flowers. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, Scabiosa 'Deep Blue' performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s temperate climate and responds well to regular deadheading, encouraging repeat flowering from spring through to autumn. Its compact habit and vibrant colour make it an excellent choice for mass planting or mixed perennial displays.

Form:

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

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

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

Flower Colour:

• Deep blue
• Violet-blue

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cottage Gardens
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:

• Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Dianella
• Echinacea
• Gaura
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Verbena
• Yarrow (Achillea)