Perennials
Scabiosa columbaria 'Balfluttropi'
Flutter Rose Pink pincushion flower
Large rose-pink pincushion flowers rise over a dwarf mound. A long-flowering choice for sunny edging and pots. Grow in freely draining garden soil.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 12–14 in. tall × 10–12 in. wide
- Water
- Low to moderate once established
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–9
- Bloom
- Rose pink; spring–late summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1.5$16.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged crowns.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Growing & care
- Flowers
- Remove spent flower stems to keep the display tidy.
- Maintenance
- Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut old stems to ground level in late winter, avoiding new growth.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Ball Horticultural Company / Darwin Perennials · Authorized product promotional use; do not resell or license photos; correct variety and series must accompany reproduction
Image notes: Scabiosa Flutter™ Rose Pink. Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company / Darwin Perennials. Uncropped.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.