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Herbaceous Perennial

Scabiosa Kudo Pink ('Ichpin'PBR) (Kudo Series)
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pincushion flower [Kudo Pink]

A compact, mound-forming perennial of semi-evergreen grey-green divided leaves, reaching 50cm. It has pink-mauve flowers on long sturdy stems for six or seven months throughout the growing season

Synonyms
Scabiosa 'Ichpin'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Blue Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Blue Green Grey Silver
Autumn Pink Blue Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • 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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