Scabiosa Snowmaiden – Graceful White Blooms for Garden & Vase 🤍❄️
Meet Scabiosa Snowmaiden—a refined garden favourite that delivers pure white, lacy blooms with timeless elegance. These pincushion flowers perch atop long, slender stems and bloom continuously from late spring through early autumn, turning heads in beds and bouquets alike.
Delicately fragrant, loved by pollinators, and perfectly suited for cutting, Snowmaiden is more than just a pretty face. She’s a reliable perennial with tall posture, gentle charm, and an unmistakable flair for romantic garden design.
❄️ Why Gardeners Adore Snowmaiden:
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Bright, crisp white flowers – Classic and clean, ideal for contrast or calm
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Long, strong stems – Perfect for elegant bouquets and vase life
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Mildly sweet scent – Softly aromatic and sensory-pleasing
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Repeat bloomer – Deadhead for flowers from spring to early autumn
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Pollinator-friendly – A favourite among bees and butterflies
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Tolerant of most soils – Just keep it well-drained and evenly moist
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Elegant in beds & arrangements – Adds grace, height, and structure
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Great vase life – Expect up to 7 days when cut in bud or just opening
🌱 Growing Made Simple:
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Plant type: Perennial
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Botanical name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
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Sowing time: Spring
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Position: Full sun
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Sow depth: 1mm
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Spacing: 20–30cm
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Germination: 10–14 days (germination may be tricky—patience is key)
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Days to harvest: ~90 days
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Support tip: Light staking or netting keeps them tidy and upright
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