• Black Knight Scabiosa flowers in a vibrant garden, showcasing their maroon-purple blooms against a colorful backdrop.
  • Black Knight Scabiosa flowers in a garden, featuring rich, dark maroon-purple blooms on long, slender stems.
  • Black Knight Scabiosa flowers in rich maroon-purple, showcasing velvety blooms and long stems for cut arrangements.
  • Cut Flower Seeds Scabiosa Black Knight blooms in deep maroon-purple on wooden background.
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Scabiosa - Black Knight

Scabiosa - Black Knight

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Flowering Type
Flower Colour

Mysterious and velvety, Black Knight Scabiosa adds rich depth to garden beds and floral designs alike. Its almost-black, maroon-purple blooms are held aloft on long, wiry stems that dance in the breeze, making it a striking addition to both moody and romantic arrangements. A reliable cut flower with a long harvest window, this variety is a favourite among growers for its productivity and dramatic beauty.

Grown as an annual but does behave as a short-lived perennial in mild climates. 

Best for: Dark, moody bouquets, textural contrast, long-stemmed cutting.

Approx 30 seeds per packet


Growing Information

 Season Flowers from early summer through early autumn – typically December to March, depending on sowing time and climate.
Type Focal Co-Star
Blooms Cut and Come Again
Edible No
Spacing Space 25–30cm apart for airflow and branching.
Days to Germination 10-12 days
Days to Maturity 90-100 days
Sowing Tips

Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in spring after frost has passed.

Barely cover as light aids germination. 

Transplant once seedlings are strong and soil has warmed.

Pinching is optional but can encourage more branching.
Growing Tips

Prefers full sun and free-draining soil.

Regular harvesting will encourage continuous bloom.

Remove spent blooms to prevent self-seeding if not desired.

Harvest when flowers are fully coloured and have opened slightly for best vase life.

Excellent vase life and long, elegant stems.

 

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