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Scabiosa 'Vivid Imagination' PP26077

Also Known As

  • Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Imagination'
  • Vivid Imagination Pincushion Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Scabiosa 'Vivid Imagination' PP26077 plant details

Scabiosa 'Vivid Imagination' PP26077 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa 'Vivid Imagination' PP26077

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa 'Vivid Imagination' PP26077

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, vivid purple-pink pincushion flowers on plants with a low mounding habit. Very free flowering and blooms continuously from late spring to frost, especially with a little deadheading. The leaves have showy lime green edges. Vigorous grower.

Gardening facts about Scabiosa 'Vivid Imagination' PP26077 plant

How to Grow Scabiosa 'Vivid Imagination' PP26077

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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