Description
Add elegant charm to your garden with Scabiosa Snowmaiden, an annual Pincushion Flower featuring delicate ivory blooms with frilled petals surrounding perfectly rounded pincushion centers. Rising 24″–36″ tall, these honey-scented flowers bloom continuously from early summer to fall, attracting bees and butterflies. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or cutting gardens, Snowmaiden provides long-lasting beauty in both fresh and dried arrangements, with seed heads that transform into sculptural, honeycomb-patterned specimens for winter interest.
Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors 1–2 weeks after frost, pressing lightly into the soil surface for optimal germination at 65°–70°F. Space seeds in groups of four every 12″ and thin seedlings to one per spot for healthy growth. With its pure white blooms, extended flowering season, and pollinator-friendly appeal, Scabiosa Snowmaiden is a versatile choice for gardeners seeking elegant, season-long interest and texture.
This packet contains 25 seeds.
Variety Info:
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, and Europe
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall
Variety Info: 1 1/2″–2 1/2″ white blooms
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–70°F.
Days to Emerge: 11 – 15 Days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
