Scabiosa argentea - Pincushion Flower
Botanical name       : Scabiosa argenteaÂ
Common name          : Pincushion Flower, ScabiousÂ
Colour               : White, with a hint of grey-violet, leaves greyÂ
Flowering time       : June - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 60 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -18°C  (USDA Zone 7)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendly, Usually bi-annual, but will often self-seed.Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa):Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa) likes a spot in the sun in dry to normal soil. They attract many butterflies and bees. Pincushion Flower gives good cut flowers but if you let them go to seed, they form attractive seed heads. To keep Pincushion Flower healthy, it is best to split them up every few years. Good neighbours for Pincushion Flower are Helen's Flower (Helenium), Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa), Feather Grass (Stipa), Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea), Globe Thistle (Echinops) and Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia).Pincushion Flower - Scabiosa argentea