Scabiosa

Scabiosa plants and species

Grown for the attractive flowers that appear in masses from summer through to autumn, Scabiosa are an easy care garden plant for tough conditions. Also known as the ‘Pin cushion Flower’ give them a little space in the garden and they will reward you with a long flowering, easy care plant.

Scabiosa are an evergreen perennial, sun to part shade, well drained soil rich in humus. Mulch well to retain moisture. Scabiosa grow in a clump 30cm by 30cm. Scabiosa are frost tolerant, come in a broad range of colours and can make a good cut flower. Species vary a little with some being mound forming with a neat habit, others are more clump forming.

Scabiosa plants and species.

• S. atropurpurea – Also known as the ‘Sweet Scabiosa’ deep crimson flowers with some variation in colour.
• S. ‘Midnight’
• S. aucasia – Pale blue to mauve largish flowers, this species has been in cultivation for over 100 years. Reaches around 7- cm in height.
• S. columbaria (see picture right) – Widely hybridised form, flowers are pink, this species has a lower growing nature than some others.
• S. drakensburgensis – Very attractive white flowering species, the deep green foliage acts as a good contrast. Taller growing than many reaching around 70cm in height in good conditions.
• S. speciosa – Not widely offered, however available from some growers, this is an Alpine species from Pakistan.

And of course we have the cultivars including ‘Crimson Clouds’, all make great cottage garden plants.

Scabiosa plants are available for sale from the following nurseries

PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au

YELLOW HOUSE PERENNIALS - ph 02) 4421 8681 mob 0417 433 357
Large range of Rare, Unusual and Old Fashioned Perennials. Includes Artemisias, Achilleas, Geraniums, Geums, Salvias, Penstemon and Francoa.
www.yellowhouseheritageperennials.com.au

PLANTERS PATCH phone : (02) 9653 3933

Specialist perennial nursery, new releases from international breeders, plants from quality brands - Australian Perennial Growers, Aussie Winners and Proven Winners, old favourites and collectables in 100mm pots. Available by mail order. Supplying NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT & SA.
www.planterspatch.com.au

LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au

TESSELAAR BULBS - Phone: 1300 428 527
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the website to browse our large range of daffodils or request the latest free catalogue.
www.tesselaar.net.au

GARDEN EXPRESS - phone :1300 606 242
470 Monbulk-Silvan Road Monbulk VIC 3793
"Guaranteed mail order flowering bulbs, perennials, roses, trees, landscaping plants, garden accessories and community fundraising Austra lia-wide."
www.gardenexpress.com.au

NUTSHELL PERENNIAL NURSERY and PLANT FARM
'Umbango' 750 Humula Rd, Humula NSW 2652
Phone 0408692773 Great Range of Perennial plants available for sale by mail order.
www.nutshellnursery.com.au

LAMBLEY NURSERY & GARDENS
395 Lesters Rd Ascot VIC 3364 - phone (03) 53434303
Specialising in beautiful perennials & bulbs including new releases from Europe & USA. Many hardy, rare & difficult to find ‘drought hardy’ plants, quality vegetable & flower seeds.
www.lambley.com.au

MUSKER'S at BROUGHTON HALL Rare Plant Nursery - ph 0417056110
125 Palmer Rd Jindivick 3818
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.jindivickcountrygardener.com.au