(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.
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