Scabious 'Pink Mist' – Pincushion Flower | Hardy Perennial

Scabious 'Pink Mist' is a deservedly popular hardy perennial, prized for its delicate, soft lavender-pink pincushion flowers that appear in abundance from early summer right through to the first frosts of autumn. A compact, clump-forming plant, it is ideal for cottage garden borders, gravel gardens, rock gardens and containers, where its long flowering season provides months of gentle colour and movement. The wiry stems hold the dainty blooms above a neat mound of finely divided, grey-green foliage, creating an airy, informal display that works beautifully alongside other summer perennials and ornamental grasses.

A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), 'Pink Mist' is recognised for its reliable performance and outstanding garden value. The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, making it a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly planting scheme. The blooms also make charming, long-lasting cut flowers, perfect for bringing a touch of the garden indoors.

Easy to grow and low-maintenance once established, Scabious 'Pink Mist' thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil. It is tolerant of chalky and alkaline conditions and, once settled in, is reasonably drought-tolerant — making it a great choice for drier garden areas. Simply deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season, and cut back old foliage in early spring to allow fresh new growth to emerge.

Supplied as a well-established plant in a 2 litre pot, ready for planting straight into the garden or a suitable container.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'


• Common Names: Pincushion Flower, Small Scabious


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


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


• Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Cottage Gardens, Borders, Rock Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Cut Flowers


• Flowering Time: June to October


• Flower Colour: Soft Lavender-Pink


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Finely Divided, Grey-Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)


• Award: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Notes: This listing is for the Pink Mist variety, featuring soft lavender-pink pincushion flowers throughout the summer months.