Scabiosa atropurpurea White

Common Name: White Pincushion Flower

Description:
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'White' is a graceful, long-flowering perennial or annual, prized for its delicate, frilly white blooms resembling pincushions. Flowering from spring through autumn, its airy, lacy petals and prominent stamens create a soft, elegant look, making it a beautiful addition to garden beds, borders, and pots. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate part shade. This hardy plant is highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged blooming, and its long, slender stems make it perfect for cut flower arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–70 cm
• Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pure White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial (sometimes grown as an annual)
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia
• Gaura (Whirling Butterflies)
• Verbena
• Coreopsis