Scabiosa: everything you want to know

When it comes to adding elegance and grace to floral arrangements, the Scabiosa is a true gem in the world of cut flowers. The flower and plant have a long history of medicinal activity. From this, the flower also received its name Scabiosa. It’s a reference to the Latin word ‘scabere’ meaning to scratch. This likely references the plant’s use by the Romans to treat scabies, a skin disease. Fortunately, these days we mostly enjoy the beauty of this flower!

The perfect flower to declare your love

Scabiosa symbolizes love, purity, and peace. With its rich symbolism, the Scabiosa becomes an ideal choice for romantic occasions, such as weddings, anniversaries, or declarations of love.

Which types of Scabiosa are available?

Scabiosa is known for its large, showy flowers and is available in a range of colors,. We offer two big groups of Scabiosa; Atropurpurea, which is by far the biggest, and the other group is Caucasica. The group Atropurpurea is very colorful and contains a lot of shades of pink, purple, and red. But also soft colors like cream, white, and lavender. The Caucasica group contains varieties like Annabelle, Staefa, Lisa, and Jisca. Which are all colored lavender, only Annabelle is white.

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When is Scabiosa in season?

This lovely bloom is now accessible throughout the year. Many countries cultivate Scabiosa, ensuring a constant supply for wholesale florists.

Popular Scabiosa varieties