Description
Our Purple Scabious Stem brings the soft, rounded charm of pincushion flowers into your home without any of the upkeep. Each bloom is moulded and coloured to mirror the real thing, with layered petals that fan out around a pale, textured centre dotted with tiny stamen-like details. The purple tones shift gently from deeper shades at the outer edges to lighter hues towards the middle, giving this artificial flower stem the natural variation you would expect from a freshly cut garden pick. Slim green leaves run along the length, and the stem itself is bendable so you can adjust the angle of each flower to sit just as you like.
Standing 65cm tall with a width of 21cm and a depth of 17cm, this purple scabious stem works well on its own in a narrow vase or grouped with several stems for a fuller look. Mix it with other faux blooms in complementary shades, or pair it with foliage stems and grasses to build a relaxed, meadow-style display. It suits a hallway console, a kitchen windowsill, a bedroom dresser or a living room mantel, and the muted purple sits happily alongside both neutral and bolder colour schemes.
Made from durable plastic, this stem needs no water and no trimming. Simply place it where you want it and enjoy the colour all year round. Dust the petals occasionally with a soft brush or give them a gentle shake to keep them looking fresh. The stems can be bent and arranged to fit your chosen vessel, and because it is artificial, the flower will not wilt, drop or fade in the way cut flowers do.
Specification
| Flower |
Scabious |
| Colour |
Purple |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Height |
65cm |
| Width |
21cm |
| Depth |
17cm |
Frequently Asked
Does it look like a real scabious flower?
Yes. The petals are shaped and shaded to copy a real pincushion bloom, with a textured centre and gradual colour variation across the purple tones for a natural finish.
How do I style it with other flowers?
Group a few stems together in a vase, or mix them with foliage, grasses and other faux blooms in similar or contrasting shades. It also stands nicely on its own in a slim vessel.
How do I clean and dust it?
Wipe or brush the petals gently with a soft cloth or duster now and then, or give the stem a light shake. This keeps the surface clear without any need for water.
Does it need water or any care?
No water is needed. The stem is bendable, so you can arrange it to suit your vase, and beyond occasional dusting it requires no maintenance at all.
Will it shed or fade over time?
The plastic petals hold their shape and colour, so the flower will not drop, wilt or fade the way cut blooms do. Keeping it out of harsh direct sunlight helps preserve the purple tones.