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Scabious Black Knight

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These stunning, easy-to-grow and extremely rewarding hardy annuals are a favourite of butterflies and me!   

They have a quick growth rate and produce an abundance of double pincushion flowers that are around 50mm across and sit atop tall, sturdy stalks. They bloom from the middle of summer to the beginning of autumn, adding a touch of sophistication to your border while also providing you with some excellent cut flowers.

This variety is beautiful and dramatic, with extremely deep purple flower heads, some of which have exquisite white stigmas that contrast with the dark purple; some of the flowers actually do appear to be black. 

Seed Quantity: 50 Seeds

Type: Annual

Genus: Scabious atropurpurea

Sow Seeds: Sow March-April or September 3mm deep into well-drained, moist seed compost.  Keep at 15–18 degrees whilst germinating which can take 14+ days. Transplant into 8cm pots when large enough to handle and grow on.

Plant Out: For autumn sowings keep the seedlings in an unheated greenhouse to over winter and plant out the following spring 

Flowers: June-October

Height & Spread: 90cm high x 45cm spread

Scabious Black Knight

RHS Plants for Pollinators.

The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.

Find out more at rhs.org.uk/plantsforpollinators

 

    Detail of a Scabious Black Knight flower with white at the petal bases
    Scabious Black Knight bloom showcasing its unique white speckles
    RHS Plants for Pollinators certification emblem
    Close-up of Scabious Black Knight flower with deep purple petals
    Scabious Black Knight flowers amidst a garden bed with dark foliage
    Scabious Black Knight flowers adding a touch of deep purple to a garden setting
    Scabious Black Knight

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    Great to receive them so quickly, great packaging wihh thy clear instructions in individual seed packets 👍🏻

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    Wendy Treagus
    Cant wait for summer

    Arrived fast and well packaged. Its only January so cant wait to see the flowers in summer.

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    Heidi
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    I have ordered this on behalf of my mum who is not in good health at the moment so it is difficult to gve feedback.

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