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    Scabiosa japonica Blue Diamonds

    Scientific Name: Scabiosa japonica 'Kiescalibu'

    Also Known As

    • Lomelosia 'Keiscalibu'
    • Lomelosia Blue Diamonds
    • Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds'
    • Blue Diamonds Pincushion Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Scabiosa japonica Blue Diamonds plant details

    Scabiosa japonica Blue Diamonds is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa japonica Blue Diamonds

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, dwarf, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa japonica Blue Diamonds

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This mini-gem for container or border?s edge makes a 6" mound covered ALL summer by lilac-blue pincushion flowers a treasure. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Dwarf form, small lavender-blue flowers tight mound

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Lilac-Blue Flowers. Short, compact plant.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Scabiosa japonica Blue Diamonds plant

    How to Grow Scabiosa japonica Blue Diamonds

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet'

    aka Vivid Violet Pincushion flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Scabiosa africana

    aka Cape Scabious, Koringblom, Pincushion Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Scabiosa africana close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Scabiosa columbaria

    aka Scabiosa anthemifolia, Pincushion Flower, Pincushion Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Scabiosa columbaria close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets'

    aka Scabiosa 'Beaujolais Buttons', Beaujolais Buttons Pincushion Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets' by Grace Peterson
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    Knautia macedonica

    aka Scabiosa rumelica

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Knautia macedonica flower by Epibase
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