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Scabiosa Black Knight

Officially the double flowers of Scabiosa Black Knight are considered dark purple, but we think they are actually black. Scabiosas are known for their long flowering period and fantastic insect-friendly properties. Sow Scabiosas in different colours and you will have a rewarding flower garden indeed! Butterflies and all sorts of, bees all love the Scabiosa. We recommend frequently deadheading the spent flowers to prolong blooming. In English, the annual summer blooming flower is also called pincushion flower, but the Dutch call it the equivalent of ‘pigeonwort’ due to its uncanny resemblance to a pigeon that has ruffled its feathers.

1 packet ≈ 0,6 gram ≈ 100 seeds

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Annual flower seeds

All our flower seeds produce flowers that are suitable for use as cut flowers. They are also used by professional nurseries and floriculture companies. For flower seeds to be considered high-quality, they need to have outstanding germination capacity and energy and therefore yield a high percentage of flowering plants. All seeds are annuals, which means that they have a lot of growing power: they go through all the stages – from a seed to a flowering plant that, in turn, produces new seeds – in the space of just one season. Most flowers bloom for about three to five months. A rule of thumb in this is that the more flowers you pick, the faster they will grow back! All our seeds are untreated and uncoated, and are also suitable as starting material for growing organic flowers.

Planting instructions:

Plant in moist soil to which the seeds stick for best germination.
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil of approx. 0.5 cm.
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil.
Give them a sunny spot and sufficient protection from strong winds. Support if necessary.
Water regularly

Barely cover the Scabiosa seeds after planting, as light promotes germination. We recommend frequently deadheading the spent flowers to prolong blooming. Cut off spent flowers just above the leaves to give new growth a chance. If necessary, provide a mesh support structure to keep them upright in the wind and rain. Keep the soil slightly moist.

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More Information
Type of product	Flower seeds
Color	Red
Planting period outside	April-June
Flowering period	July-October
Also known as:	Duifkruid, pincushion flowers, speldenkussen bloem
Suitable as cut flower	Yes
Attracts bees and butterflies	Yes
Planting depth	0,5 cm / 0,2"
Plant size	90 cm / 35"
Scented	yes
Contains	1 packet ≈ 0,6 gram ≈ 100 seeds
Growing time to bloom	11-14 weeks
Germination time	2-3 weeks