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Scabiosa columbaria 'Misty Butterflies' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Misty Butterflies'

Scabiosa columbaria 'Misty Butterflies'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A compact, low-growing, clump-forming perennial with lobed and divided green leaves. In summer and early autumn it produces pincushion-shaped, lilac-pink flowers on upright stems held above the foliage.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun, on free draining neutral to alkaline soil. Dislikes heavy wet soils.

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering to maintain compact form.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings. Divide every few years to maintain vigour.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years