Pincushion

Pincushion

Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'

This compact perennial bears pink flowers in summer fall.

  • Pink flowers are produced in summer fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Compact clump, reaching 40 cm at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.3 – 0.4
Mature Spread (meters)
0.3 – 0.4
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Pink
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
SummerFall
Habit
Compact
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
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Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Provide a location with good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Good drainage is required for the overall performance of this perennial, especially in the winter months where root rot may be a problem. It is not partial to hot, humid summers. Removing spent flowers will encourage blooming.
Notes
Also referred to as Pincushion Flower, Butterfly Pincushion.

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