Black Knight
SCABIOSA atropurpurea - SC0377
(SAHIN 1992) deepest maroon, nearly black flowers with contrasting white stigmas
| Crop type | Cut Flowers |
| Article code | SC0377 |
| Full Name | SCABIOSA atropurpurea Black Knight |
| Year of Introduction | 1992 |
| Common Name | Pincushion Flower |
| Botanical Category | Annuals |
| Genus | SCABIOSA |
| Species | atropurpurea |
| Variety | Black Knight |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Colour | Black |
| Height in cm - inches | 90 - 35 |
| Height Category | Tall |
| Flowering - Harvest | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Use | C - Cut flower, cut foliage, D - Dry flower, J - Full sun, L - Landscaping, Y - Attracting beneficial insects and hummingbirds |
| TSW | 6.6667 |
| Seedcount per gram | 150 |
| Germination Method | Top of Paper, 20°C, Light - (TP20L) |
| Days to Germinate | 7-14 |
| Division | Home Garden Flowers |
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