{"product_id":"scabiosa-barocca","title":"Barocca Pincushion Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarocca Pincushion Flower (\u003cem\u003eScabiosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Barocca') is a richly colored, captivating perennial that brings deep, jewel-toned blooms in burgundy-wine tones to the summer garden with an elegance and refinement that sets it apart from lighter-colored pincushion flower varieties. Its intricate, domed flowerheads are composed of delicate, ruffled petals arranged in an exquisite, lace-like pattern around a raised central cushion of contrasting stamens — creating a floral display of exceptional intricacy and depth that rewards close-up appreciation and pairs beautifully with silver, soft pink, and cream companions in mixed border designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from professional-grade nursery stock, Barocca Pincushion Flower arrives with a healthy, well-established root system ready to establish quickly and deliver its distinctive jewel-toned blooms throughout the summer season. Its mounding, compact habit, prolific flower production, and exceptional pollinator appeal make it a highly rewarding and low-maintenance addition to cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, and cutting gardens where refined, richly colored summer flowers are the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Jewel-Toned Burgundy-Wine Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply saturated burgundy-wine toned flowerheads of exceptional intricacy and depth bring a rich, sophisticated warmth to the summer border — a refined, jewel-toned alternative to the more commonly seen lavender and blue pincushion flower varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Intricate Pincushion Flowerheads:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinctive, domed flowerheads are composed of delicate ruffled petals arranged in an intricate, lace-like pattern around a raised central cushion of contrasting stamens — creating a floral structure of extraordinary detail and elegance that rewards close-up appreciation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Cut Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e The long, slender stems and intricate, long-lasting flowerheads make Barocca an outstanding cut flower, adding refined elegance and rich jewel tones to fresh arrangements and bouquets throughout the summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific Pollinator Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intricate, nectar-rich flowerheads are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the long summer bloom season, making Barocca Pincushion Flower a valuable ecological addition to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Grade Root System:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant arrives with a healthy, well-developed root system that establishes quickly and delivers reliable, prolific bloom production throughout the summer season and returns dependably each spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 4\" healthy live plant thrives in full sun with moderate water and excellent drainage — Scabiosa does not tolerate wet feet or poorly drained soils and performs best in lean to average, well-drained garden conditions. Barocca Pincushion Flower is a cold-hardy perennial suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 4–9. Mature height reaches 18–24 inches with a spread of 18–24 inches. Primary bloom time runs from early summer through fall (June–September). Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous bloom production and prevent premature self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48263854325974,"sku":"2SCABRC4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/SCABIOSA_Barocca.png?v=1778854496","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/scabiosa-barocca","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}