{"product_id":"scabiosa-incisa-kudo-white-pincushion-flower-british-grown-perennial","title":"Scabiosa incisa 'Kudo White' - Pincushion Flower - British Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully refined perennial, \u003ci\u003eScabiosa incisa\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Kudo White’ produces elegant, pincushion-like blooms in soft creamy white on slender, airy stems. Flowering over a long period from early summer into autumn, it adds grace and movement to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Its finely divided foliage forms a tidy, compact mound, contrasting delicately with the taller flower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScabiosa incisa ‘Kudo White’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as White Pincushion Flower, is perfect for informal gardens and pollinator planting, offering a modern twist on a cottage garden classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUpright, Flowering, Summer–Autumn Interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e June–October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eScabiosa incisa\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Kudo White’ (from Latin \u003ci\u003escabies\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning ‘itch’ – historically used to treat skin conditions; \u003ci\u003eincisa\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the deeply cut leaves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone widely used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhite Pincushion Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to central and southern Europe; this variety is a cultivated selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead regularly to encourage repeat flowering. Cut back in autumn or leave seedheads for winter interest and wildlife value, then tidy up in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMuch loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators – an excellent choice for wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun preferred for best flowering. Ideal for borders, gravel gardens, and container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater well during dry spells, especially in the first year. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFree-draining soil is essential. Tolerates poor or sandy soils; avoid heavy clay unless improved with grit and organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again in midsummer if needed to prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic and safe for pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant with other soft-textured summer bloomers like \u003ci\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eGaura\u003c\/i\u003e for a dreamy, naturalistic display that bees will love just as much as you do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56239045280125,"sku":"9743059510571","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/scabiosa-incisa-kudo-white-pincushion-flower-british-grown-perennial-777388.jpg?v=1750293164","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/scabiosa-incisa-kudo-white-pincushion-flower-british-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}