Scabiosa - Snowmaiden
Scabiosa - Snowmaiden
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Graceful and pure, Scabiosa ‘Snowmaiden’ offers delicate pincushion blooms in crisp white, held aloft on slender, wiry stems. Its soft, frilly petals and gentle movement bring a light, romantic quality to garden beds and floral arrangements. A reliable bloomer with excellent stem length and vase life, this variety is beloved by cut flower growers for its elegance, productivity, and pollinator-friendly appeal.
Best for: Soft white bouquets, romantic borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator planting.
Approx 30 seeds per packet
Growing Information
| Season | Flowers from early summer through early autumn – typically December to March, depending on sowing time and climate. |
| Type | Focal Co-Star |
| Blooms | Cut and Come Again |
| Edible | No |
| Spacing | Space 25–30cm apart for airflow and branching. |
| Days to Germination | 10-12 days |
| Days to Maturity | 90-100 days |
| Sowing Tips |
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in spring after frost has passed. Barely cover as light aids germination. Transplant once seedlings are strong and soil has warmed. Pinching is optional but can encourage more branching. |
| Growing Tips |
Prefers full sun and free-draining soil. Regular harvesting will encourage continuous bloom. Remove spent blooms to prevent self-seeding if not desired. Harvest when flowers are fully coloured and have opened slightly for best vase life. Excellent vase life and long, elegant stems. |
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