Scabiosa spp. White

Common Name:
Scabiosa White (Pincushion Flower)

Description:
Scabiosa spp. White is a delicate and free-flowering perennial, prized for its soft, frilled white blooms that resemble pincushions, with a subtle green centre surrounded by gently ruffled petals. Flowering over an extended period, this charming plant brings a light, airy texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its slender stems rise above a mound of finely divided, mid-green foliage, creating movement and a relaxed cottage garden aesthetic. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, Scabiosa thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and benefits from regular deadheading to encourage continuous blooming from spring through to autumn. It is relatively low maintenance once established and tolerates short dry periods, making it a reliable performer for both traditional and contemporary landscapes while attracting beneficial pollinators.

Form:
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 40–60 cm
*Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*White

Key Attributes:
*Bee Attracting
*Disease Resistant
*Herbaceous
*Perennial
*Suitable for Cut Flowers
*Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals.

Companion Plants:
*Lavender
*Salvia
*Nepeta (Catmint)
*Echinacea
*Coreopsis
*Gaura