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Grandmother's Pincushion · Standard
We received some Pincushion Flower on Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Pincushion Flower
Pincushion flower (Scabiosa atropurpurea) is a Mediterranean cool-season annual bearing delicate, dome-shaped blooms in purple, crimson, pink, and white on tall slender stems—an excellent butterfly and cut-flower plant. In NE Florida, plant transplants in fall for blooms from late winter through spring before heat ends the season.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant in full sun; in NE Florida's cool season (October–April) full sun promotes the most prolific bloom. Some afternoon shade may help extend flowering as temperatures rise in late April.
Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; pincushion flowers will not tolerate soggy roots. Water at the base rather than overhead, and reduce watering as winter rains arrive. Established plants are moderately drought tolerant between waterings.
Grow in well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a near-neutral pH; amend with compost at planting. Fertilize every 4–6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer; avoid over-fertilizing, which causes floppy stems without improving bloom.
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Common questions
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Pincushion Flower is an annual. Mature size: 24-36 in × 12-18 in. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.