Common Name: Caucasian Scabious, Pincushion Flower
Flower Color: Soft to deep blue with a pincushion-like center
Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
Height & Spread: Grows 18-24 inches tall with a spread of 12-18 inches
Blooming Season: Late spring to early autumn
Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile, loamy soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained soil
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-9
Why Grow Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue?
Elegant, Long-Lasting Blooms: Large, frilly blue flowers with a delicate pincushion center
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
Excellent for Cut Flowers: Ideal for fresh floral arrangements and dried bouquets
Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant: Thrives with minimal care once established
Versatile Use: Perfect for garden borders, rock gardens, pots, and containers
Planting and Care Instructions
Seed Preparation & Sowing
Best Time to Sow: Early spring or late summer (indoors or directly in the garden)
Sowing Method:
Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep in well-draining soil
Space plants 12-18 inches apart
Keep soil lightly moist until germination (10-20 days)
If starting indoors, transplant seedlings once they develop strong roots
Maintenance
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization: Use a balanced flower fertilizer during active growth
Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
Winter Care: In colder zones, apply mulch for protection during winter
Ideal For
Garden borders and flower beds
Pots and containers
Cottage and wildflower gardens
Floral arrangements
Grow Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue to enjoy stunning blue blooms that brighten your garden and attract pollinators all season long.
Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue Potted Flower Seeds For Planting, Stunning Blue Scabious for Beautiful Pots and Garden BordersPrezzo scontato$14.00 USD
I planted these seeds in my pots, and they grew beautifully! The blue color is just mesmerizing, and they’re very easy to care for. These are a great addition to any garden.
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Olivia Martinez
Absolutely Gorgeous Blue Blooms!
I absolutely love these Scabious flowers! The blue blooms are stunning and add such a pop of color to my garden. They’re also growing very well in my pots.
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Janosz Kovacs
Beautiful, Long-Lasting Flowers
The Scabious flowers are absolutely stunning! The blue is so rich and elegant, and they’ve lasted through several seasons already. They make my garden look so special.
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Daniel Brown
A Perfect Choice for Garden Borders
The Scabious Caucasia Perfecta Blue has really transformed my garden borders. The flowers are vibrant, and I can tell they will bloom all season long. Highly recommend!
