Scabious Pink Mist

Scabious Pink Mist (Scabiosa columbaria)

Scabious Pink Mist
Hardy Perennial

Masses of pink, pincushion blooms on wiry stems above a compact, grey-green foliage. Flowers for ages and is an excellent plant for attracting butterflies.

Plant purchased from Cochranes Nurseries.

Sow indoors

Sow outdoors

Plant out

Flowers

J F M A M J J A S O N D
                       

Most soil

45cm (18″)

30cm (12″)

Pollinator friendly, returns year after year..


I had one of these in a pot back in the old house. It did not thrive. I’m expecting it to do better here though as it’s in a sunny border. Now if it would just stop raining….

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