Scabiosa col Pink Mist
$21.99
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’ forms compact mounds of gray-green ferny leaves topped by deep pink pincushion flowers with paler centers.
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Description
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’ is a compact perennial with gray-green, ferny foliage and wiry stems carrying dense pink pincushion flower heads. The paler flower centers and long display bring an airy, colorful rhythm to sunny borders, edging, and containers.
Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil, with protection from winter wet. Regular deadheading extends the bloom period, while a fall cutback keeps the clumps tidy. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and also make useful cut flowers.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Scabiosa 'Pink Mist', Scabiosa col Pink Mist, Scabiosa columbaria Pink Mist, Scabiosa Pink Mist, Scabiosa Pink Pincushion |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Pink |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Butterfly-Friendly, Cutting Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Pink Mist Pincushion Flower, Pink Mist Scabious |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23022966, ZSCACOPM0001G, 201921207, 141316, 201816958, 202042194, 201767203, 201924556, 201798589 |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in well-drained soil, and protect from winter wet. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering. |
| Usps | Deep pink pincushion blooms continue from early summer into fall., Compact mounds suit borders, edging, containers, and mass plantings., Full sun and well-drained soil support long flowering. |
| Propagation | Take terminal tip cuttings in summer, or divide established clumps. |
| Pests | Slugs may damage young plants. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew may occur. |
| Pruning | Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, then cut down the stems in autumn. |
| Watering instructions | Water weekly, and more often during extreme heat, while keeping the soil well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun; partial shade is suitable only in hot summer climates. |