SCABIOSA 'Pink Mist'
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SCABIOSA 'Pink Mist'
Commonly known as Mourning bride, Pincushion flower, Scabious
Deep pink flower heads paler in the centre
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. 'Butterfly Pink'. Wildlife plant - butterflies and other insects. Ideal for a cottage garden and for edging -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Deciduous
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousCompact, clump-forming perennial forming a mound of ferny foliage. Produces pincushion flowers 5cm (2in) across on wiry stems
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
45cm (18in)
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