Scabiosa stellata is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. It is known by the common name starflower pincushions or starflower scabious. It was formerly placed in the teasel family. It is native to southwestern Europe and North Africa, and it is known widely as an ornamental plant. This erect annual plant has an inflorescence which is a dense spherical cluster of flowers. They yield showy fruits with fan-like funnel-shaped papery bracts.
Cream pincushions has strong disease resistance and is generally not easily affected by illnesses. However, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. These infections are usually mild. In terms of care, the plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a tidy appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help promote flowering. Cream pincushions is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not require extensive care experience. It may need more care when grown indoors.
How to keep Scabiosa Stellata.
Light
Cream pincushions prefer a location where they receive the main sun exposure for most of the day, though they can tolerate places that get sun only part of the day. Native to habitats that regularly receive abundant sunlight, they need that exposure to grow healthily. Too little or too much sunlight can adversely affect their growth.
Temperature
Cream pincushions are native to areas where temperatures typically range from 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). They prefer warm conditions; in cooler seasons, supply extra heat to keep temperatures within that range.
Fertilizer
The ideal time to fertilize a Cream pincushions is early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Cream pincushions has relatively low fertilizer needs, applying fertilizer annually can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial, Biennial
- Genus
- Scabiosa
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-10
- Mature Height
- 40 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Silver
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow, White
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Turkey, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, China, Lithuania, Hungary, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Mongolia, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Romania, Latvia
Other names.
