Ranunculus
Burgundy/Maroon, Cream/Ivory, Green, Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Pincushion Flower
Scientific Name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
Seasons: Early Summer , Late Spring , Mid Spring , Spring , Summer
Color: Burgundy/Maroon , Cream/Ivory , Lavender , Peach , Pink , Purple , Red , White
Why We Love It
Everybody loves these cute small flowers!! The pincushion flower, also known as scabiosa, comes in a variety of colors and attracts pollinators, gardeners, and florists alike.
Don’t let their small size fool you, these blooms are the perfect accent for your arrangements, and work well in bud vases.
They add a whimsical wildflower feel to any garden or flower vase!
Bloom Season
Mid Spring - Early Summer
Color Palette
Purple, Pink, White, Peach, Burgundy, Raspberry, Red
Life Cycle
Annual
Vase Life
1 week +
Design Notes
- Scabiosa work well in boutonnieres and flower crowns
- lots of colors add variety to arrangements
- add to a dainty wildflower feel
- certain varieties have seed pods that are round and dry well for arranging!
Growing Notes
- if left through summer, they sometimes push blooms again in the fall as the weather cools
- frequent cutting of blooms tells the plant to push more and more
- structural support in the garden or flower farm help keep them from falling over
- bees love these flowers!
