Quick Facts

• Mature size: Approx. 400–600mm high x 400–500mm wide

• Position: Full sun

• Foliage: Soft green, finely divided leaves forming a neat clump

• Flowering: Late spring to autumn

• Flower colour: Soft blush-pink, pincushion-style blooms

• Climate tolerance: Heat and frost tolerant

• Water needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love it

Scabiosa ‘Samantha Pink’ is a delicate yet resilient perennial, loved for its abundance of soft pink pincushion flowers held on slender stems above neat foliage. Flowering over a long season from late spring through autumn, it brings a light, airy quality to borders and mixed perennial plantings. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering and compact growth

• Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions

• Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established

• Deadhead spent flowers frequently to encourage continuous blooms

• Cut back lightly in late winter or early spring to refresh growth