Flutter Rose Pink Pincushion Flower
Scabiosa columbaria 'Balfluttropi'
Ball
Flutter Series
$18.00
This variety is a low tufted or mounding perennial with short stems that bear small lacy pincushion flowers of rose-pink; long blooming, and has a tidy habit perfect for edging, rock gardens, or containers
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Flutter Rose Pink Pincushion Flower is an herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
Ornamental Qualities
Flutter Rose Pink Pincushion Flower features unusual rose pincushion flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the stems from late spring to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut ferny leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
Flutter Rose Pink Pincushion Flower will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity | with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial | this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter | and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to dry locations | and dislikes excessive moisture. It is considered to be drought-tolerant | and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to average
Mature Size 14"Hx12"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are rose
Flowers from late spring to early fall
Attracts bees; butterflies
Zone 4b
Likes average to moist soil