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Herbaceous Perennial

Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana Pink'
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small scabious 'Nana Pink'

A compact, clump-forming perennial with a spreading habit to around 20cm in height, with oval-shaped, toothed green leaves. Small, pincushion pale lavender-pink flowers appear from summer to early autumn. An ideal ground cover plant

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming, Spreading branched
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by division or basal semi-ripe cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required, but can deadhead to prolong flowering, and cut stems to ground level in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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