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Scabiosa atalanta® 'Compact White' / 2L
Scabiosa 'Compact White'
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Pure white pincushion-like flowerheads on sturdy wiry stems
- Long flowering season from May to September
- Neat, compact, clumping green foliage
- Excellent for front-of-border planting, containers and cutting
Overview
Scabiosa atalanta® 'Compact White' is a delightfully tidy, mound-forming herbaceous perennial prized for its masses of pure white pincushion-like blooms held on sturdy wiry stems above neat green foliage. Flowering continuously from late spring right through into autumn, it brings long-lasting, fresh brightness to sunny garden beds and container displays.
Why We Love It
- Prolonged summer-long display of pure white pincushion flowers
- Naturally compact and bushy habit ideal for smaller spaces
- Nectar-rich blooms that support bees and butterflies
- Easy-going nature with excellent drought tolerance once established
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Scabiosa 'Compact White' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | May to September |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, bushy and upright |
| Mature Height | 25 cm |
| Mature Spread | 25 cm |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Loam, sand or chalk |
| Drainage | Free-draining or well-drained |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full-sun position with a south-facing, west-facing, or east-facing aspect in sheltered or exposed locations. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Thrives in loam, sand or chalk soils with a neutral to alkaline pH, provided the drainage is free-draining or well-drained. |
| Watering | Maintains a moderate water need. Water regularly while establishing, tolerating dry or moderately dry conditions once settled. |
| Deadheading | Regular deadheading is recommended to encourage continuous repeat flowering throughout the season. |
Perfect For
- Borders and front-of-border planting
- Containers and patio pots
- Window boxes and balconies
- Rockeries and small gardens
- Cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements
- Wildlife-friendly garden schemes
Good to Know
- Active pollinator and butterfly support value during the flowering months.
- Exhibits good drought tolerance once established.
- Naturally compact and dwarf growth habit.
Product Information
| Product Title | Scabiosa atalanta® 'Compact White' / 2L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Scabiosa 'Compact White' |
| Supplied Format | 2L pot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Flowering
- White
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