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: Deep violet, pincushion-style blooms

• Climate tolerance: Heat and frost tolerant

• Water needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love it

Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’ is a bold yet graceful perennial, prized for its striking deep violet pincushion flowers that bloom continuously from late spring through autumn. Held on slender stems above compact foliage, the flowers add height, movement, and vibrant colour to borders and mixed perennial plantings.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering and compact growth

• Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy or waterlogged soils

• Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established

• Deadhead frequently to promote continuous flowering

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