Scabiosa, ‘Snow Maiden’

(Scabiosa atropurpurea) A new color addition to one of our favorite flowers in the garden, ‘Snowmaiden’ boasts bright, pure white pincushion blooms atop long wiry stems. A lacy tangle of stems and blooms to gracefully fill a corner of the garden as well as a profusion of cutting stems to bring a touch of elegance to bouquets and arrangements.
90-100 days. UO

Packet: 50 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Direct sow after last frost.

Note: Germination can be tricky. Patience!

PLANTING DEPTH:

Cover seeds very lightly

SPACING:

8-12″

EMERGENCE:

10-12 days @ soil temp 65-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average-high. Tolerant to most soil types but prefers well-drained  and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Loved by pollinators!

Some staking or netting keeps them upright and tidy.

Cut when flowers are in bud stage or just opening and expect a vase life of a week.