Scabiosa 'Raspberry Kisses' is a charming pincushion flower with delicate pink-to-purple blooms that deepen in colour as they mature. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, and cut arrangements, this pollinator magnet brings life to any garden space. Remarkably low-maintenance with minimal deadheading needed and excellent deer resistance, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Reaching 15–20 inches tall and 12 inches wide, this hardy perennial flourishes in USDA zones 5–8, though winter protection is recommended in colder climates.
Details
Botanical Name
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Raspberry Kisses’
Common Name
Raspberry Kisses Pincushion Flower
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
20 inches
Max Spread
12 inches
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Pink
- Purple
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Summer to Early Fall
Moisture
Dry to Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
Yes
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