TEXT: Scabiosa ~Pincushion Flower - Scabiosa are one of my absolute favorites! They grow well practically year round - they're very cold hardy so you can plant them in late fall for early spring blooms and they are heat tolerant. We plant them practically every week on the farm in a wide range of colors. Scabiosa are a staple in practically every bouquet that we create, whether for a wedding or grocery store since they add the perfect amount of whimsy and movement. To get the maximum vase life, harvest when the first petals begin to form on the edges of the pincushion.