Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink'
Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink'
Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink'
Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink'

Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink'

"Pincushion flower"

Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink'

1 root ball — £5.90

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Description

Enjoy a summer-long show of pink pincushion flowers with this little gem, Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink'. There aren’t many plants that will flower non-stop through summer, but this hardworking Scabiosa gives it its best shot! This utterly charming hardy perennial has soft pink blooms, held on slender, romantically wayward stems, allowing them to dance on the breeze. Plant these pink pincushion flowers in a meandering style among other border perennials and enjoy the soft touch they bring to the scheme. Not only do they bring elegance, colour and a long-flowering season to the garden, but they attract pollinators too. Bees and butterflies can’t get enough of these nectar-rich flowers. 

A new introduction from Japan, Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink' is proving to be a winner, popular for its larger-than-average flowers and exceptionally long flowering season. And like other Scabious, it’s also a huge hit with garden wildlife. This pincushion flower is a fantastic choice for a mixed herbaceous border, gravel garden, as soft edging for a path, or in a meadow or wildlife patch. You can also create lovely container displays with Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink', as it stays relatively compact at around 45cm high. Those soft pink blooms, with their pretty ruffled outer petals and pincushion centres, are so easy to associate with other plants and colours in the garden, from blues and purples, to soft whites and silvers. 

Try growing Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink' among other low-maintenance perennials such as hardy geraniums, astrantias and gypsophilas for a completely dreamy, easy-care, soft pastel display. It’s also lovely with ornamental grasses like Pennisetum. This is a wonderful long-term plant, and something to look forward to is that it grows back with more flowers every year!

Kudo is commonly misused as a singular form of kudos, conveying praise or recognition for an achievement. Kudos originates from Greek, where it is singular, meaning glory or acclaim.

Key features

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink' ('Ichpin') (PBR) (Kudo Series)

  • Flower colour

    Pink

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    30-50cm

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    9 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade
    Dappled shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Wildlife gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Rockery
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak your Scabiosa 'Kudo Pink' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.

    • Plant your "Pincushion flower" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2025
    You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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