Scabiosa atropurpurea | Salmon Rose | Pincushion Flower Apron this is a fast-spreading plant

this is a fast-spreading plant - we have it in our garden but we make sure that we give it plenty of room to move about

sunny borders and gravel gardens

nourished and moisturised

strong and voluptuous such as deep crimsons combined with acid green and incandescent orange

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Scabiosa atropurpurea | Salmon Rose | Pincushion Flower Apron this is a fast-spreading plantWarm 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