What’s this lovely flower?

[EmmaOvary]

Mumsnet gardeners, any idea what this is? I bought it ages ago and forgot the name and it’s cheering up my whole garden, so want to get more. Any ideas?

Scabias

Scabiosa

Think it’s some sort of scabiosa.

It’s scabious. Horrible name for a lovely perennial!

Also known as "aunt Hattie's pin. Cushion"

Thank you! Off to order some 🌸

Knautia, it's a relative of scabious. We grow it on our allotment as a perennial. Makes good cut flowers.

Oh I love that name! 😊

I got a big three litre pot of this from b&m last month for I think only £5.99. It's really cheering up my garden too. I'm regretting not buying two now.