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Herbaceous Perennial

Scabiosa columbaria Flutter Rose Pink ('Balfluttropi'PBR) (Flutter Series)
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small scabious [Flutter Rose Pink]

A compact, mounding perennial to 35cm tall withgrey-green leaves. Branching stems bear a profusion of pink flowers with ruffled petals surrounding the pincushion centre throughout the summer

Synonyms
Scabiosa columbaria 'Balfluttropi'PBR

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Scabiosa can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flower-heads with enlarged outer florets

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by division or basal semi-ripe cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required, but can deadhead to prolong flowering, and cut stems to ground level in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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