black knight succulent bloom Scabiosa, 'Black Knight'

black knight succulent bloom Scabiosa, 'Black Knight'(Scabiosa atropupurea) Among the most dramatic, long lasting and early blooming flowers we grow as well as the most intense deep and very dark maroon black blooms highlighted with speckles of whitish pink on their long stamens. They have a mildly sweet smell and keep on blooming from late spring through early fall provided you cut spent flowers. Tall and graceful at 3 4, they have long, strong stems perfect for bouquets. One of our very favorite cut

(Scabiosa atropupurea) Among the most dramatic, long-lasting and early-blooming flowers we grow as well as the most intense deep and very dark maroon/black blooms highlighted with speckles of whitish-pink on their long stamens. They have a mildly sweet smell and keep on blooming from late spring through early fall provided you cut spent flowers. Tall and graceful at 3-4’, they have long, strong stems perfect for bouquets. One of our very favorite cut flowers ideal for any type of bouquet and a lovely addition to your bee buffet!
90 days. MP

Packet: 50 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Direct sow after last frost.

Note: Germination can be tricky. Patience!

PLANTING DEPTH:

Cover seeds very lightly

SPACING:

8-12"

EMERGENCE:

10-12 days @ soil temp 65-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average-high. Tolerant to most soil types but prefers well-drained  and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Loved by pollinators!

Some staking or netting keeps them upright and tidy.

Cut when flowers are in bud stage or just opening and expect a vase life of a week.