Scabiosa [Florist's Pink]

Also Known As

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Florist's Pink'
Florist's Pink Pincushion Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 15"-20"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Scabiosa [Florist's Pink] plant details

Scabiosa [Florist's Pink] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies 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 [Florist's Pink]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa [Florist's Pink]

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Poor Scabiosa! Hampered with such an unpleasant name, I prefer its common name “Pincushion Flower”. A much loved cottage garden favorite, these “Florist’s” varieties are bred to have larger 2” “pinned” spherical flowers and longer stems perfect-o for flower arranging. A new color for us and we are charmed – the blooms begin as raspberry-pink, shifting with time to soft pink so you get a multi-hued effect. To 3’ x 20” with loads of blooms for months from Summer into Fall, especially with deadheading. Bee and butterfly magnet! Rich, loamy, well-drained soil a must. Self-sows! Drought tolerant once established. Makes a rewarding annual in areas where it’s not hardy.