Scabious Butterfly Blue Hardy Perennial Plant, Bee Friendly Pincushion Flower, 2L Root Ball

Scabious 'Butterfly Blue' is a charming and reliable hardy perennial, loved for its delicate lavender-blue pincushion flowers that appear in abundance from early summer right through to the first frosts of autumn. This exceptionally long flowering season makes it a...
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Scabious Butterfly Blue Hardy Perennial Plant, Bee Friendly Pincushion Flower, 2L Root Ball

Scabious Butterfly Blue Hardy Perennial Plant, Bee Friendly Pincushion Flower, 2L Root Ball

£18.99

Scabious Butterfly Blue Hardy Perennial Plant, Bee Friendly Pincushion Flower, 2L Root Ball

£18.99
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Scabious 'Butterfly Blue' is a charming and reliable hardy perennial, loved for its delicate lavender-blue pincushion flowers that appear in abundance from early summer right through to the first frosts of autumn. This exceptionally long flowering season makes it a standout choice for borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens and containers alike.


Each flower head is held on slender, wiry stems above a neat mound of finely divided, grey-green foliage, creating a soft, airy display that works beautifully alongside other sun-loving perennials and ornamental grasses. As a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, Scabious 'Butterfly Blue' is an excellent addition to any wildlife-friendly planting scheme.


This variety is a compact, clump-forming perennial that thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, requiring only occasional deadheading to encourage continuous blooms throughout the season.


Supplied as a 2L root ball, ready for planting.


Cultural Information:


  • Botanical Name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'

  • Common Names: Scabious, Pincushion Flower

  • Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm

  • Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial

  • Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Wildlife Gardens

  • Flowering Time: June to October

  • Flower Colour: Lavender-Blue

  • Planting Position: Full Sun

  • Soil Type: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile

  • Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators

  • Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Foliage: Finely Divided, Grey-Green Leaves

  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit: Yes

Planting and Care Tips:


  • Plant in a sunny, open position with well-drained soil.

  • Avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly over winter.

  • Deadhead regularly throughout the flowering season to encourage further blooms.

  • Cut back old foliage in early spring to allow fresh new growth to emerge.

  • Divide established clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

Notes: This plant is supplied in the Butterfly Blue variety, featuring soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers throughout the summer months.

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