pincushion flower seed Scabiosa stellata

pincushion flower seed Scabiosa stellataWhimsical, papery, and completely irresistible, Scabiosa stellata Ping Pong is a charming pincushion flower grown as much for its curious seed heads as for its delicate blooms. This easy annual produces soft, pale blue to lavender flowers that mature into round, globe like seed pods with a wonderful honeycomb texture perfect for fresh bouquets, dried arrangements, and garden moments that make people lean in for a closer look. Also known as Starflower,

Whimsical, papery, and completely irresistible, Scabiosa stellata ‘Ping Pong’ is a charming pincushion flower grown as much for its curious seed heads as for its delicate blooms. This easy annual produces soft, pale blue to lavender flowers that mature into round, globe-like seed pods with a wonderful honeycomb texture — perfect for fresh bouquets, dried arrangements, and garden moments that make people lean in for a closer look.

Also known as Starflower, Pincushion Flower or Ping Pong Scabiosa, this airy beauty brings texture and movement to cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, meadow-style borders, and sunny mixed beds. The branching stems rise gracefully above the foliage, creating a light, natural look that pairs beautifully with cosmos, bachelor buttons, poppies, grasses, yarrow, nigella, and other old-fashioned annual flowers.

Plant Scabiosa stellata ‘Ping Pong’ in full sun with well-drained soil. It is easy to grow, excellent for cutting, and especially prized for long-lasting dried seed heads. Let a few mature fully for the best “ping pong” effect. Explore more bouquet-worthy favorites in our Scabiosa - Pincushion Flowers collection.