Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds'
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The Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds’, also known as Pincushion Flower, is a dwarf selection that only reaches 6 inches tall. The wonderful lilac-blue flowers bloom from June to October. ‘Blue Diamonds’ is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its green foliage, it has a plant spread of 12-18"", and it is disease resistant. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance.
Deadheading after the first bloom will encourage repeat bloom time. ‘Blue Diamonds’ is great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and does excellent in rock gardens. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers.
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Mature Height |
6 inches |
Mature Spread |
12 - 18 inches |
Soil Type |
Normal, Sandy, Clay |
Foliage |
Green |
Mature Form |
Mounding |
Growth Rate |
Fast |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
Lilac, Blue |
Keywords - Perennials, Blue or Purple Flowering Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Small Perennials, New and Unique Perennials
