Botanical Name: Sixalix atropurpurea
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer, although usually grown as an annual.
Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall, 18" wide
Variety Information: Very dark burgundy flowers reveal contrasting white stigmas as flowers mature, resembling pincushions.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that have just begun to show good color but are not yet open.
Black Knight Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Seeds Reviews
Scabiosa Black Knight





strange





Didn't work out





long lasting dark beauty





Sweet flowers, low germ rate





Not so good





Love this flower.





Black knight scabiosa





12 seeds





So. Many. Blooms.





Black Knight Scabiosa Pincushion Flower Seeds





Black Knight Scabiosa





Butterfly magnet





Rich deep, dark red





Love in Part Sun location





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