Pincushion Flower, or Scabiosa, is a popular garden plant that is loved because of its playful round-shaped flower that is placed on narrow and curly stems. These dainty-appearing flowers are really tough and thus they provide extended color span throughout the year, between the late spring and fall. Scabiosa is available in calming blue, pink, white and lavender and is a butterfly and bee favorite, which provides a light airy romantic touch to borders, cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow the Pincushion Flower?

It is an evergreen (and occasionally annual) plant that is a dream to the gardener with its strength and continual flowering nature. Pincushion Flower is a perennial that grows in direct sunlight, drains well, drought-resistant when established and does not have many pests. The most attractive thing about it is that the more you cut it to make bouquets the more flowers it grows, so you can have a constant show of its peculiar, pincushiony flowers all the season through.

Easy Care for Continuous Blooms

Scabiosa is a fantastic flower to grow a patch of since it is incredibly easy, especially with beginners and experienced gardeners.

• Sun & Soil: Grow in full sun and average soil which is well drained. Root rot should be prevented by having good drainage.

• Watering: To establish young plants water is required. Grown plants are very resistant to droughts but like water during prolonged dry periods.

• Deadheading: To have a long blooming, it is important to trim off the flowers that are already dry. This does not only make the plant clean but actively promotes new buds to develop.

• Division: Perennial types may be subdivided after every 3-4 years in early spring in order to keep the plants healthy and vigorous.

Scabiosa can be used to add effortless and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden. To get more ideas on how to create a beautiful and colorful home visit Yourhomify. Find beautiful home decor, flowers and smart devices on YourHomify. Buy cheap quality necessities in every section of your house.