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Scabiosa japonica Pink Diamonds

Scientific Name: Scabiosa japonica 'Kieskapipi'

Also Known As

  • Lomelosia 'Pink Diamonds'
  • Scabiosa 'Pink Diamonds'
  • Scabiosa japonica 'Pink Diamonds'
  • Pink Diamonds Pincushion Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 10"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Scabiosa japonica Pink Diamonds plant details

Scabiosa japonica Pink Diamonds is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink 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 Pink Diamonds

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dwarf, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa japonica Pink Diamonds

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prolific long-stemmed ?pincushion? flowers in a nice medium-pink appear early (deadhead for continued bloom) above a neat low mound (to 6"t x 10"w) of attractive foliage; deer-resistant, and butterflies love them! S/M/GDr

Gardening facts about Scabiosa japonica Pink Diamonds plant

How to Grow Scabiosa japonica Pink Diamonds

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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