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Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'

Pincushion Flower

£12.99
£12.99
Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' enchants with soft lavender-blue blooms from spring to autumn, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
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    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      Spring, Summer, Autumn

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Chalky, Sandy

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    • Why we like this plant

      Ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens, Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' is low-maintenance, long-flowering, and works beautifully in mixed borders, wildlife gardens, or as a container feature. Its soft colouring complements many planting schemes.

    • About this plant

      Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' is a charming, compact perennial known for its delicate, pincushion-like flowers in a soft lavender-blue hue. Blooming prolifically from late spring through to the first frosts, it creates a continuous display ideal for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Its finely divided, grey-green foliage forms a neat mound, making it both ornamental and tidy in appearance. Highly attractive to pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies, this variety adds both beauty and biodiversity to garden spaces.

    • Key features

      • Soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers
      • Extended flowering period from spring to autumn
      • Highly attractive to bees and butterflies

    • Height and
      spread

      30–40cm high x 30–40cm spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Compact, clump-forming

    • Moisture

      Moist but well-drained

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Front of borders, rock gardens, containers

    Planting guide

    Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Allow space for air circulation to prevent mildew – spacing around 30–40cm apart is ideal. Mix in grit if your soil is heavy.

    Care tips

    Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Cut back in late autumn or early spring to maintain a compact shape. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and flowering.

    Winter care

    Hardy in most parts of the UK, though mulching around the base in colder regions will protect the roots during severe frost. Avoid waterlogging in winter.