Scabiosa columbaria Flutter Rose Pink ('Balfluttropi'PBR) (Flutter Series)
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H4Botanical 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
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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