The largest of pincushion flowers to be found with charming, honey-scented, violet-blue flowers. The 3-inch wide blooms rise on stiff, upright stems above a small, naturally compact mound of finely cut, often fuzzy foliage. Excellent cut flowers. Attractive as a border plant, specimen in a rock garden, or in a mass planting. An herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
15 in |
| Water Needs |
Low, Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer |
| Attracts |
Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Scabiosa columbaria Giga® Blue (Pincushion Flower) | Pincushion Flower Giga® Blue, Scabious Giga® Blue || The largest of pincushion flowers to be found with charming, honey-scented, violet-blue flowers. The 3-inch wide blooms rise on stiff, upright stems above a small, naturally compact mound of finely cut, often fuzzy foliage. Excellent cut flowers. Attractive as a border plant, specimen in a rock garden, or in a mass planting. An herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers