Scabiosa Columbaria Pincushion Blue

With multiple pincushion heads carried on wiry stems above a basal clump of finely divided leaves, Scabiosa ‘Pincushion Blue’ blends beautifully into wildlife and cottage garden plantings, its soft lavender blue flowers providing a rich nectar source for many insects including butterflies and moths such as the six-spot-burnet. Happiest on light, well-drained soils it is a perfect choice for a gravel or rock garden. Makes a lovely florists flower both fresh and dried. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 50cm (20”).

With multiple pincushion heads carried on wiry stems above a basal clump of finely divided leaves, Scabiosa ‘Pincushion Blue’ blends beautifully into wildlife and cottage garden plantings Grow Scabious plants in a sunny position on fertile, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil that is not excessively wet in winter.