Scabiosa atropurpurea QIS® Salmon Pink – soft salmon-pink summer blooms

Scabiosa atropurpurea QIS® Salmon Pink, also known as Salmon Pink Scabiosa, is a graceful, prolific summer bloomer that enhances gardens, borders, and pots with soft salmon-pink flowers. Thanks to its compact, robust growth and long-lasting blooms, this cultivar is ideal for gardeners looking to create an elegant and romantic accent in their summer garden. The delicate color of Salmon Pink combines beautifully with white, purple, and deep pink summer bloomers.

Characteristics of Scabiosa atropurpurea QIS® Salmon Pink

Scabiosa atropurpurea belongs to the pigeonweed family (Caprifoliaceae). The QIS® Salmon Pink cultivar is distinguished by:

• Salmon pink flowers with a subtly contrasting heart

• Compact growth of 30–40 cm tall, sturdy and upright

• Flowering period: from June to October for long-lasting summer colour

• Leaf: fresh green, decorative and finely pinnate

• Location: sun-loving, well-drained soil

These properties make QIS® Salmon Pink ideal for borders, rock gardens, pots and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Benefits of Scabiosa QIS® Salmon Pink

This cultivar offers several advantages for garden enthusiasts:

1. Long flowering period – enjoy flowers from early summer to autumn

2. Compact and easy to maintain – ideal for small gardens, pots and containers

3. Attractive to pollinators – attracts bees, butterflies and bumblebees

4. Soft, romantic colour – suits various garden designs and combinations

5. Cut flower – suitable for bouquets and flower arrangements

Thanks to these properties, QIS® Salmon Pink combines ornamental value, functionality and ecological benefits.

Location and care

Scabiosa atropurpurea QIS® Salmon Pink grows best in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Some care tips:

• Sunlight: full sun for optimal flowering and color intensity

• Soil: well-drained, slightly nutritious; avoid wet feet

• Watering: regularly during dry periods, but avoid overwatering

• Nutrition: Light fertilization during the growing season encourages longer flowering.

• Maintenance: Removing faded flowers extends the flowering period.

With this simple care, the plant will continue to bloom profusely throughout the summer and early autumn.

Application in the garden

Scabiosa QIS® Salmon Pink is versatile and can be used in various ways:

• Borders – creates a soft, romantic accent in the summer border

• Pots and containers – ideal for patios, balconies or raised planting beds

• Rock gardens – adds colour and texture to stony or Mediterranean borders

• Combinations – beautiful to combine with white, pink or purple summer bloomers such as Lavatera, Verbena or Salvia

Thanks to its compact growth and soft salmon-pink colour, this cultivar is an elegant eye-catcher in any garden.