Botanical Name: Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’ Common Name: Pincushion Flower Hardiness Zone: Perennial in USDA Zones 4–9 Size: 12–18" Tall × 12–18" Spread Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Lean or Rocky Soils Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Fall Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring; Avoid Excess Fertility Features: Soft Pink Pincushion Blooms, Long Bloom Season, Pollinator Friendly, Excellent Cut Flower Uses: Perennial Beds, Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Containers, Cut Flower Gardens

Patent: ❌ Not Patented Propagation: ✔ Propagation Permitted

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More About Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’

Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’ is a graceful, long-blooming perennial prized for its soft blush-pink pincushion flowers that float above tidy mounds of foliage. The blooms appear continuously from late spring well into fall, especially when spent flowers are removed. The airy flower form gives this plant a light, romantic look that blends effortlessly into cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and modern perennial borders alike.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Pink Mist’ has been a reliable, low-maintenance performer, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil with minimal input. It handles summer heat better than many expect and continues blooming long after many spring perennials fade. We especially appreciate its pollinator value and cut-flower versatility. Bees and butterflies visit constantly, and the blooms hold up beautifully in fresh arrangements.

‘Pink Mist’ vs. Other Scabiosa

Compared to deeper rose or purple scabiosa varieties, ‘Pink Mist’ offers a softer, more refined color that pairs easily with blues, whites, silvers, and ornamental grasses.

When compared to taller scabiosa selections, it maintains a neater, more controlled habit, making it easier to use in containers and smaller spaces. For gardeners seeking a long-blooming, pastel scabiosa with proven durability, Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’ is an excellent choice.