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Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'

Pincushion Flower

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Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' enchants with soft lavender-blue blooms from spring to autumn, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
Spring, Summer, Autumn

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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

  • Eventual 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.