Cream Pincushion Flower
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Cream Pincushion Flower is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Habit
- annual
- Height
- 0.9 m
- Spread
- 0.9 m
- Growth
- slow
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 4–10
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- Desert – moist
- pH
- 6 – 7
- Synonyms
- Yellow Scabious, Cream pincushions
Flowering & harvest
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Uses
Growing
Scabiosa ochroleuca prefers full sun and well-drained loamy soil with moderate fertility. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between watering to prevent root rot. Propagate by seed or division in early spring or fall. Prune after flowering to encourage new growth. Protect from excessive moisture in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Cream Pincushion Flower: how big does it get?
Cream Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa ochroleuca) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.9 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.9 m. Growth is slow.
Cream Pincushion Flower: what site does it need?
Cream Pincushion Flower tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range Desert – moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.
Cream Pincushion Flower: is it hardy?
Cream Pincushion Flower is listed as hardy in zone 4–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Cream Pincushion Flower: will it grow in Central Europe?
Cream Pincushion Flower is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Cream Pincushion Flower: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from June to September.
Cream Pincushion Flower: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Cream Pincushion Flower are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Cream Pincushion Flower: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 3/10.
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