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Dwarf pincushion flower

Scabiosa columbaria

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Belonging to the Scabiosa genus, Dwarf pincushion flower has a botanical name of Scabiosa columbaria. Dwarf pincushion flower grows as a perennial and is a flower / ornamental. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Dwarf pincushion flower is known for its clump-forming habit and growing to a height of approximately 20.0 cm (7.8 inches). Popular varieties of Dwarf pincushion flower with home gardeners are Butterfly Blue, Pink Mist, Nana, Blue, and Japonica.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Dwarf pincushion flower have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Dwarf pincushion flower

Keep in mind when planting that Dwarf pincushion flower is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Dwarf pincushion flower from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Dwarf pincushion flower about 42 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Dwarf pincushion flower

Companion plants for Dwarf pincushion flower

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Dwarf pincushion flower so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Dwarf pincushion flower

These plants will not grow well with Dwarf pincushion flower so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Dwarf pincushion flower problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Dwarf pincushion flower plants:

Other names for Dwarf pincushion flower

Dove pincushions

Scabiosa columbaria L.

Misspellings: Pincusion Flower

Dwarf pincushion flower care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Dwarf pincushion flower exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Dwarf pincushion flower to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Dwarf pincushion flower exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Dwarf pincushion flower grow into? Clump-Forming
Hardiness How frost hardy is Dwarf pincushion flower? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Dwarf pincushion flower come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Dwarf pincushion flower grow? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches Mature Spread How wide does Dwarf pincushion flower grow? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Dwarf pincushion flower grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Dwarf pincushion flower. -
Water Requirements How much water does Dwarf pincushion flower require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Dwarf pincushion flower need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Dwarf pincushion flower in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Dwarf pincushion flower need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Dwarf pincushion flower be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Dwarf pincushion flower? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Dwarf pincushion flower? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Dwarf pincushion flower? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Dwarf pincushion flower need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Dwarf pincushion flower in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Dwarf pincushion flower seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Dwarf pincushion flower seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Dwarf pincushion flower bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Dwarf pincushion flower ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Dwarf pincushion flower? Help build our wiki!

How long does Dwarf pincushion flower take to grow?

These estimates for how long Dwarf pincushion flower takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Dwarf pincushion flower to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Dwarf pincushion flower? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Dwarf pincushion flower is ready for harvest / bloom? + 406 days Average 406 days | Min 311 days | Max 454 days (3)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Dwarf pincushion flower? = days

When should I plant Dwarf pincushion flower?

Our when to plant Dwarf pincushion flower estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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