This perennial plant is very popular with bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Grows to 30cm tall and 45cm across in full sun and moist but well-drained soils. Produces pink flowers from June to October. Good for growing in pots or flower beds.
This plant will grow in a clayey soil, including our local Horfield soil, but avoid planting in any spots that gets waterlogged in the winter.
Scabious / Scabiosa 'Pink Diamonds'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)



