Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue' Live Plant – Quart Pot – Japanese Pincushion Flower Perennial

Scabiosa japonica 'Ritz Blue', commonly known as Japanese Pincushion Flower, is a compact perennial admired for its rich blue to lavender-blue pincushion-like blooms held above attractive gray-green foliage. Flowering from late spring through summer, and often into early fall, it adds long-lasting color to borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, and decorative containers.

Its tidy mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens and patio planters. The nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and bees while the attractive foliage remains appealing throughout the growing season.

This listing includes one live Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue' plant grown in a quart nursery pot.

Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Container Size: Quart Nursery Pot

Plant Form: Live Potted Plant

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower production, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One live Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue' plant
• Grown in a quart nursery pot
• Botanical name: Scabiosa japonica 'Ritz Blue'
• Rich blue to lavender-blue pincushion flowers
• Blooms from late spring through summer
• Compact mounding perennial
• Excellent for borders, containers, and rock gardens
• Attracts butterflies and bees
• Prefers full sun to partial sun
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue' Plant
• Growing Media
• Quart Nursery Pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Ritz Blue Japanese Pincushion Flower
Scientific Name: Scabiosa japonica 'Ritz Blue'
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Blue to Lavender-Blue Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 5–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one live Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue' plant in a quart nursery pot.

2. When does this plant bloom?
It blooms from late spring through summer and may continue into early fall under favorable conditions.

3. Does Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue' attract pollinators?
Yes. Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.

4. Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, patios, and small gardens.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?
Scabiosa 'Ritz Blue' is generally hardy in USDA Zones 5–9.