Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, especially in containers.
Also known as Cream Pincushion-Flower · Cream Scabious · Sipică
Scabiosa ochroleuca, also known as Cream Pincushions, is a hardy perennial producing delicate, creamy-yellow pincushion-like flowers, ideal for mixed borders and attracti
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Thrives in at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers well-drained soil; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day; can tolerate cooler nights.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from annual feeding; avoid excessive fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, especially in containers.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back the plant by about one-third in late autumn or early spring to promote vigorous new growth and a more compact habit.
Propagate from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division of established clumps is also effective in spring. Softwood cuttings can be taken in early summer and rooted in a well-draining medium.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring. Use a free-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to allow for root growth. Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Cream Pincushions (Scabiosa ochroleuca)
Where Cream Pincushions (Scabiosa ochroleuca) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Scabiosa |
| Species | Scabiosa ochroleuca |
Similar in genus Scabiosa
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