Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' (pincushion flower) – pink – Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

With this Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' (pincushion flower), you are bringing a hardy perennial into your home, in pink. The plant is in an Ø11 cm nursery pot and is approximately 15–25 cm tall. Scabiosa blooms for months with elegant, cushion-shaped flowers that attract butterflies. A boon for biodiversity: bees and butterflies find plenty of nectar here.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'
• Also known as: pincushion flower
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: pink
• Flowering period: June–October
• Location: sun
• Winter hardy: yes
• Watering: keep the soil lightly moist during the first year; after that, water is only needed during dry periods
• Beautiful in: border, pot on the balcony or terrace
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Plant in groups of three or five, as this creates the most beautiful effect in the border. A layer of compost in the spring provides enough nourishment. For more tips on the right location, read our guide on locations.