Scabiosa atropurpurea | Salmon Rose | Pincushion Flower annual his true passion is sharing

his true passion is sharing his knowledge to encourage and inspire absolutely anyone who wants to work with flowers to be able to do so - and do it well

practical and durable Wolfgarten (no it is not spelt incorrectly

Anything with a gardening and nature theme catches my eye

In summer it bears spikes of tiny charming lipped

Clumps can be split in spring but need a very sharp spade

Scabiosa atropurpurea | Salmon Rose | Pincushion Flower annual his true passion is sharingWarm mid pink coral scented button shaped flowers, with lovely white stigmas once open. Good and strong stems, it has stunning domed flowerheads. Blooming in summer, Salmon Rose is an excellent filler for the mixed border, and is highly attractive to pollinators, so fabulous for your wildlife garden. They make great cut flowers too. For maximum impact, plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong