Scabiosa columbaria 'Mariposa Blue' - Pigeon's Scabious
Botanical name       : Scabiosa columbaria 'Mariposa Blue'Â
Common name          : Pigeon's Scabious, Dove Pincushion, Small Scabious, Pincushion FlowerÂ
Colour               : Blue, leaves grey-greenÂ
Flowering time       : June - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 35 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -18°C  (USDA Zone 7)Â
Spacing              : ± 25 cm (± 16 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
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).Pigeon's Scabious - Scabiosa columbaria 'Mariposa Blue'