Scabiosa incisa
A quick-growing, clump-forming perennial, a little woodier at the base, to around 50cm in height, with finely divided green foliage. Large, pale purple-pink or white pincushion flowers with frilly edges appear on thin stems above the foliage from summer to autumn. Once flowered, bristly, rounded seedheads provide an attractive feature
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Pink White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Scabiosa can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flower-heads with enlarged outer florets
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering, cut down stems in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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