Scabiosa

Pincushion flower

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Perennial herbaceous plant with pincushion-like flowers, excellent for pollinators and cut flowers, dies back in harsh winters.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pincushion flower
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Scabiosa
Variety Various cultivars
Origin Mediterranean / Eurasia
Blooming Summer to Autumn
Leaf Color Grey-green / Blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil; avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry between sessions. Drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal blooming, tolerates partial shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Light feeding in spring with balanced fertilizer; avoid excess nitrogen.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom, cut back hard after first flush.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
8000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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