Caucasian Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa caucasica) organic seeds
- Long-Flowering Summer Bloomer – Also Suitable as a Cut Flower
- Contents: Approx. 30 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€3.79
Description
Historic Garden Plant with Magnificent Blooms
The Lavender-coloured Caucasian Scabious (Scabiosa caucasica, also known today as Lomelosia caucasica) is a perennial, particularly free-flowering plant with striking single blooms ranging from lavender to violet. Native to the mountainous regions of the Caucasus, it has been cultivated in European gardens since the 18th century.
This elegant summer perennial is considered the largest-flowered of all scabious species and impresses with a long flowering period from early summer through to autumn. Its rounded blooms are borne on strong, tall stems, making it especially attractive in naturalistic borders, cottage gardens, or along sunny pathways.
In addition to its ornamental value, Caucasian scabious is a popular cut flower, known for its good vase life. Its open blooms attract numerous bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, providing valuable support for pollinators in the garden.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Summer flower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Caprifoliaceae |
| Region of origin | Caucasus, Iran, Mediterranean Region, Turkey |
| Characteristics | Food for bees |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | Light blue, Lilac |
| Flowering months | August, July, October, September |
| Winter hardiness zones | 4 (-34 bis -30 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | August, June, May, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Chalky, Free-draining, Humus-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Scabiosa caucasica
- Plant type: Perennial clump-forming plant with prolific flowering
- Sowing: From March indoors under cover, or directly outdoors from mid-April
- Germination temperature: 14–16?°C; germination takes approximately 3 weeks
- Position: Sunny site with well-drained, preferably dry soil
- Care: Drought-tolerant; avoid waterlogging; cutting back encourages repeat flowering
- Uses: Flower beds, borders, naturalistic planting schemes, and cutting gardens
With its striking flowers, long flowering period, and historical significance, Caucasian scabious is a distinctive choice for garden enthusiasts who value structure, colour, and pollinator-friendly planting.
Other names
Botanical name: Scabiosa caucasica
German: Garten-Skabiose, Witwenblume, Skabiose, Kaukasus-Skabiose
English: Garden scabious, Caucasian pincushion flower, pincushion-flower, Caucasian scabious
French: Scabieuse pourpre, Scabieuse des jardins
Italian: Vedovella selvatica
Spanish: Escabilla morisca, Escabiosa, Sombrero de viuda, Viuda morada, Bella dama, Bella madre, Corona de clérigo
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