{"product_id":"pincushion-flower-seeds-scabiosa-atropurpurea-snow-maiden","title":"Pincushion Flower Seeds — Scabiosa atropurpurea Snow Maiden","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePure, Elegant, and Effortlessly Beautiful — the White Pincushion Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Snow Maiden' is the crisp, clean white form of the beloved pincushion flower — and it is simply stunning. Each bloom is a perfectly domed pincushion of pure white florets, delicately ruffled at the edges, with tiny white stamens that give the flower a soft, luminous quality in the garden and the vase. Held on long, wiry stems, 'Snow Maiden' has an airy elegance that makes it one of the most versatile and sought-after white annuals for the cutting patch. It combines beautifully with almost everything — from deep purples and rich pinks to soft pastels and other whites — and it is irresistible to bees and butterflies throughout the season. A true cottage garden classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧑🍳 \u003cstrong\u003ePure white blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfectly domed pincushion flower heads in crisp white with delicate ruffled edges and tiny white stamens; luminous and elegant in the garden and the vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — long wiry stems and excellent vase life; 'Snow Maiden' is one of the most versatile white annuals for fresh arrangements, combining beautifully with almost any colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies are strongly attracted to the flowers throughout summer; one of the best annuals for beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct sow or start in trays; Scabiosa is a reliable and generous annual that flowers prolifically with minimal fuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e — blooms from early summer through to autumn; deadhead regularly and the plant just keeps on giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eElegant, airy habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — the light, graceful stems and delicate white blooms work beautifully in naturalistic, cottage, and cutting garden plantings alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Snow Maiden' direct where it is to flower in spring, or start in trays in late winter for earlier blooms. Sow onto moist seed-raising mix and cover lightly. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30cm apart. Scabiosa prefers a sunny position with well-drained, preferably alkaline soil — add a little lime if your soil is acidic. It is quite drought tolerant once established and performs well across most NZ regions. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering; the more you cut, the more it blooms. A beautiful companion for roses, sweet peas, cosmos, and dark-flowered annuals where the white blooms really sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e8 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Pincushion Flower Snow Maiden (\u003cem\u003eScabiosa atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snow Maiden'), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45069720420421,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_8749542a-7dae-48a8-83b4-ce4022c6490b.png?v=1780026565","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/pincushion-flower-seeds-scabiosa-atropurpurea-snow-maiden","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}