Scabiosa atropurpurea | Black Knight biennial A great plant to add

A great plant to add bulk to a border as well as being a quick grower so great for new gardens

The best results will be if you plant these in a sunny and well-drained position

butterflies are also attracted to it

Biennial | Will self-sow

The foliage and flowers are excellent for cutting and the leaves are highly sought after for use in posies

Scabiosa atropurpurea | Black Knight biennial A great plant to addAlso known as Pin Cushion Flower and Sweet Scabious, Scabiosa "Black Knight" has beautiful dark maroon almost black flowers that are cottage garden favourites. The new flowers before opening look like black jubes, you can see one in the background of the photograph. Loved by both bees and butterflies, Black Knight has fragrant blooms and a long vase life, even the buds before they open look great cut and mixed with the open flowers. An easy, low