Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion Pink
Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion Pink
Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion Pink
Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion Pink
Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion Pink
Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion Pink
Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion Pink
Scabiosa columbaria var. nana Pincushion Pink
Scabious
Beautifully vigorous plant. It arrived in a moist bucket despite the 3 days at the collection point. Delighted.
Florian , 28/09/2023
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Description
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Pink' is a compact variety that blooms in pink pompoms for a very long period between late spring and the first frosts. This small perennial plant possesses all the qualities of its wild ancestor, S. columbaria, including good hardiness in well-drained, preferably limestone soils and low watering requirements. Its countryside charm adds a beautiful natural aspect to sunny borders and rockeries.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Pink' belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. The wild form, S. columbaria, is native to Europe, temperate Asia, Algeria, and Morocco. It can be found in numerous regions where it blooms in meadows and on slopes, in dry, limestone-like soils.
'Pincushion Pink' is a slightly hairy plant that forms a low clump composed of branched and spreading stems. The semi-evergreen foliage consists of lobed and dissected leaves of variable shape and a dark greenish-grey colour. Flowering occurs from May-June to October if faded flowers are regularly removed. The flowers are gathered in small, rounded inflorescences measuring 4 to 5cm (2in) in diameter, with a soft pink colour and prominent stamens resembling small needles stuck in a ball of wool. They sway in the wind at the end of slender stems up to a height of 25 to 30cm (10 to 12in). This airy appearance makes them lovely flowers for light bouquets.
Planting scabious plants will attract the friendly attention of bees, butterflies, and beautiful burnet moths. Whether in borders, flower beds, or rockeries, plant them alongside other wild perennials. The combination of creeping baby's breath, globe thistle (Echinops ritro), shrubby sage, Aster 'Little Carlow', and pennisetum, for example, will be bucolic.
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Scabiosa
columbaria var. nana
Pincushion Pink
Caprifoliaceae
Scabious
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Planting and care
Plant Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Pink' in a sunny location in cool regions and in a slightly more shaded spot in warm and bright ones (especially in the afternoon). They prefer slightly chalky and well-drained soils, even dry in summer. Soils that are too acidic, or too heavy and wet in winter, are not suitable for them. Water them regularly in the first year, but not excessively. They sometimes tend to decline after 2 or 3 seasons. To help them survive, enrich the soil with organic fertiliser and ensure they do not suffer from excessive moisture in winter by lightening the planting substrate with gravel or coarse sand.
Every 3 years, divide the clumps of scabious and replant the divisions in fresh soil enriched with organic fertiliser.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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