Botanical Name: Scabiosa hybrid ‘Flutter™ Pure White’ Common Name: Pincushion Flower Hardiness Zone: Perennial in USDA Zones 5–9 Size: 12–16" Tall × 14–18" Spread Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Lean or Rocky Conditions Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Fall Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring; Avoid Excess Fertility Features: Crisp Pure White Pincushion Blooms, Long Bloom Season, Heat Tolerant, Pollinator Friendly Uses: Perennial Beds, Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Containers, Cut Flower Gardens

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More About Scabiosa ‘Flutter® Pure White’

Scabiosa ‘Flutter® Pure White’ delivers clean, snow-white pincushion flowers that float above compact, finely textured foliage. The blooms are produced continuously from late spring through fall, providing a bright, refined look that blends effortlessly into almost any garden design. The Flutter® series was bred for improved heat tolerance, uniform growth, and extended bloom, making this selection more durable and consistent than many older scabiosa varieties.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Flutter® Pure White’ has been a standout for reliability and season-long bloom, holding its crisp white color without yellowing even in peak summer heat. The plant maintains a tidy habit and continues flowering steadily with minimal care. We especially appreciate its design versatility. White scabiosa acts as a perfect balancing plant, softening bold color schemes and brightening mixed borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.

Flutter™Pure White vs. Other Scabiosa Varieties

Flutter™ Pure White is the most versatile of the three from a design perspective, fitting equally well into modern, classic, or monochromatic gardens.When compared to Butterfly Blue Scabiosa, Pure White provides contrast rather than saturation, acting as a visual anchor instead of a color statement. Its white blooms make surrounding colors appear brighter and more intentional, especially in tightly designed landscapes. Against Scabiosa Pink Mist, it feels cleaner and more structured, bringing clarity to mixed plantings. While it may be less showy on its own, it elevates everything planted around it. For gardeners who value balance, contrast, and refined design, Flutter™ Pure White is an excellent choice.