| Common Name | Variegated pincushion flower |
|---|---|
| Family | Dipsacace |
| Genus | Scabiosa |
| species | columbaria |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Showy and cute lime green leaf margins. Compared to S. 'Pink Lemonade' it has showier and more prominent variegation and violet rather than pink flowers. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, borders or containers. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 14" / 12" |
| Soil (Garden) | Very well drained with high mineral and low organic. |
| Water (Garden) | Average needs, avoid winter wet. |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | -- |
Scabiosa NOVA® ‘Dew Drops’
All new breeding in Scabiosa! Tiny flowers put on a big display for months. The cute, lavender flowers are produced in huge volumes and are in perfect proportion to the foliage and stems. This looks delicate but is quite durable and does very well in the summer for a new unique floral display.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 14″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August, September
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.0 – 2.0 |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | For flowering, grow at 65° to 75° F (18° to 24°C). Do not grow any cooler than 55° F. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Facultative Long Day |
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