Scabiosa 'Pink Mist' is a compact perennial that offers long-lasting colour and strong wildlife value. It forms a neat mound of soft, grey-green foliage and produces pincushion flowers through summer.

The deep pink blooms have paler centres and stand above the foliage. This makes it easy to add colour to borders, containers, and wildlife planting.

Key features

• Compact, herbaceous perennial
• Grey-green, ferny foliage
• Deep pink pincushion flowers
• Paler flower centres for contrast
• Long flowering period

Plant size

• Height: up to 40cm
• Spread: 40cm to 50cm

Other common names

• Scabious 'Pink Mist'

Synonyms

• Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'

Benefits for UK wildlife

• Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
• Provides nectar over a long summer period
• Supports pollinators in wildlife-friendly borders

Growing tips

• Plant in well-drained soil
• Best in full sun
• Deadhead to extend flowering
• Suitable for gravel, cottage, and prairie planting
• Divide clumps every few years

Do you want long-lasting colour and pollinator interest? Scabiosa 'Pink Mist' is a reliable choice for sunny borders.

Combine it with salvias, echinacea, and ornamental grasses for a natural display. It works well in wildlife and cottage gardens.