Scabiosa spp. Pink

Common Name: Pink Pincushion Flower

Description:
Pink Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa spp.) is a delightful, long-flowering perennial known for its soft pink, pincushion-like blooms that appear from spring through autumn. The delicate, frilly petals and prominent stamens create an elegant, airy appearance, making it a beautiful 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, low-maintenance plant attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing pollinator activity in the garden. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and its long, slender stems make it ideal 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:

• Soft Pink

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