Buy pincushion flower Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink ('Ichpin') (PBR) (Kudo Series)': Delivery by Waitrose Garden

Scabiosa Kudo Pink ('Ichpin') (PBR) (Kudo Series)

pincushion flower

pincushion flower

Position: full sun
Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: June to September
Hardiness: fully hardy

Produced freely from spring to autumn, the larger than average flowerheads create a real impact in a sunny border. Keep cutting them for the vase to encourage more to form (they look great in more naturalised arrangements), but keep plenty for the bees and butterflies - it's a firm favourite of theirs.
Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumn.