Scabiosa

Brightening up your outdoor space from June right through until the first frosts in Autumn, scabiosa’s dainty, pin cushion flowers are great for wildlife gardens – attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. They can create height and interest in city & courtyard gardens, wildflower meadows and patio containers too. You might also call them scabious.

Available from J.Parker’s in a wide range of colours and shades – from bright pinks and purples, to soft pastels blues and yellows – scabiosa are a solid choice for adding season-spanning colour to your garden. Some scabiosa/scabious are annuals, but the ones you see here are all hardy perennials, so they’ll be back again next summer.

Scabiosa ‘Perfecta Blue’ is a compact plant with vibrant blue flowers – great for adding colour into pots or the front of a border. And Scabiosa ‘Ochroleuca’ is a large, soft-yellow variety (unusual for scabiosa/scabious – they’re typically available in shades of white, blue and purply-pinks). Both are great as cut flowers in indoor arrangements too.

FAQs:

  • Where to plant scabiosa
    You’ll need to position your scabious/scabiosa plant in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s going to look perfect in a cottage garden, wildlife border or container, where it’ll flower happily for several months every year. You’ll encourage even more blooms if you deadhead your scabiosa regularly.
  • Companion plants for scabiosa
    For a natural, effortless look, plant scabiosa/scabious alongside other sun-loving, drought-tolerant plants like echinacea, salvias, lavender and ornamental grasses. You could use scabiosa to gently soften a more structured outdoor space too.
  • Growing scabiosa / scabious plants
    Your scabiosa / scabious plants will be low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established. Water them regularly while young and cut them back in autumn to promote fresh growth next year. Thanks for browsing – don’t forget to order your favourite scabiosa for quick and easy home delivery while stocks last.