Scoop Raspberry Ripple is a stunning scabiosa cultivar that brings sophisticated color to summer and fall gardens across zones 2 through 11. This variety grows 30 to 36 inches tall with delicate, ruffled blooms in shades of raspberry and cream, flowering reliably from June through November. Deer leave it alone, and pollinators flock to its pincushion-like flowers, making it both beautiful and ecologically valuable in any sunny border.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
36in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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The raspberry and cream coloring of Scoop Raspberry Ripple sets it apart in the scabiosa family, offering nuanced two-tone blooms that shift subtly as flowers age. It thrives in full sun with moderate water, tolerating drought once established, which means less fussing once it's settled into your garden. The extended bloom window from early summer into late fall keeps flowers coming when many other garden staples are fading, and its deer resistance makes it a smart choice if wildlife pressure is an issue in your area.
Scoop Raspberry Ripple excels as a cut flower, with stems sturdy enough to last well in a vase and blooms that dry beautifully for dried arrangements. The long flowering season and continuous bloom production make it valuable for cutting gardens where consistent color is the goal. In landscape settings, it works well in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-focused plantings.
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