Scabiosa ‘Kudo White’ – The Elegant Pincushion Flower with Long-Lasting Pure White Blooms

Scabiosa ‘Kudo White’, often known as the Pincushion Flower, is a compact, clump-forming perennial celebrated for its profusion of pristine, white blooms that resemble soft pincushions. Flowering from late spring well into autumn, it provides one of the longest-lasting displays in the garden, ensuring months of brightness and elegance.

Each flower is delicately frilled and sits above a neat mound of finely divided, grey-green foliage. Loved by bees and butterflies, ‘Kudo White’ adds both beauty and biodiversity, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly plantings.

Growing to around 30–40 cm in height with a similar spread, this variety has a tidy, upright habit that makes it especially well-suited to the front of borders, gravel gardens, and containers, where its fresh white flowers shine against darker foliage or colourful companions.

Why Choose Scabiosa ‘Kudo White’?

• Long Flowering Season – Blooms from late spring to early autumn, extending colour in the garden.

• Pollinator-Friendly – A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

• Compact and Neat – Ideal for small gardens, borders, and pots.

• Elegant Simplicity – Crisp white blooms complement almost any planting scheme.

Planting & Care Guide

• Position: Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade.

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; thrives in sandy or chalky conditions.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.

• Feeding: Apply a light, balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and prolonged flowering.

• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to promote repeat flowering; cut back hard in late autumn or early spring.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Use at the front of mixed borders where its compact form and pure white flowers can soften edges.

• Plant in containers for patios and terraces, pairing with lavender, salvia, or ornamental grasses.

• Combine with pastel or bold-coloured perennials for contrast in cottage gardens.

• Include in wildlife-friendly plantings, as its nectar-rich flowers support pollinators all season long.

Scabiosa Kudo White 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy White

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.