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Scabiosa Pink Mist

Scabiosa Pink Mist

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Scabiosa 'Pink Mist', commonly known as Pincushion Flower, is a charming herbaceous perennial celebrated for its profusion of soft pink, pincushion-like blooms that attract butterflies and other pollinators. This plant adds a delicate touch to gardens and is valued for its extended blooming period.

Plant Description:

  • Botanical Name: Scabiosa 'Pink Mist'
  • Common Name: Pincushion Flower
  • Flower Color: Soft pink
  • Foliage: Gray-green, lance-shaped leaves
  • Blooming Season: Late spring to early fall

Hardiness Zones:

  • USDA Zones 3–9 

Size:

  • Height: 12 to 18 inches (30–45 cm)
  • Width: 15 inches (37 cm) 

Uses:

  • Garden beds and borders
  • Cottage gardens
  • Coastal gardens
  • City gardens
  • Prairie or meadow gardens
  • Containers
  • Cut flower arrangements

Native Range:

Scabiosa species are native to Europe and Asia. 'Pink Mist' is a cultivated variety developed for garden use.

Growing Conditions:

  • Light: Thrives in full sun; tolerates part shade in hot summer climates. 
  • Soil: Prefers light, medium moisture, well-drained soils with a neutral pH. 
  • Water: Requires medium moisture; allow soils to dry between waterings. 
  • Fertilizer: Incorporate organic matter, such as compost, to improve drainage and fertility. 

Care Tips:

  • Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
  • Winter Care: Protect from winter wet; benefits from a light, dry winter mulch. 
  • Pests and Diseases: Generally pest-free; ensure good air circulation to prevent potential fungal issues.
  • Propagation: Propagate by division or take basal cuttings. 

By providing appropriate growing conditions and regular maintenance, Scabiosa 'Pink Mist' can be a delightful and enduring addition to your garden, offering continuous blooms and attracting beneficial pollinators throughout the growing season.

 

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.

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