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Original poster

What’s this lovely flower?

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EmmaOvary · 10/05/2025 12:28

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?

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Nannyfannybanny · 10/05/2025 12:29

Scabias

Screamingabdabz · 10/05/2025 12:29

Scabiosa

MrsSkylerWhite · 10/05/2025 12:30

Think it’s some sort of scabiosa.

friskybivalves · 10/05/2025 12:30

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

Nannyfannybanny · 10/05/2025 12:31

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

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EmmaOvary · 10/05/2025 12:35

Thank you! Off to order some 🌸

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GnomeDePlume · 10/05/2025 12:36

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

HenriettaMusgrove · 10/05/2025 12:40

Nannyfannybanny · 10/05/2025 12:31

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

Oh I love that name! 😊

Rosemaryandlavender1 · 10/05/2025 12:59

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.

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