Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight'

Dark red pigeonweed that is usually an annual and does well as a garden plant, but also has very fine picking qualities. Coveted by pollinators and flowerbinders alike.

Sowing instructions
Scabiosa or doveweed is a light germinator. So you don't cover the seeds with a layer of soil. Place the seeds, which are like little badminton tufts, on the ground, press lightly and water. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Pre-sow in pots or seed trays, or sow directly in the garden. Scabiosa germinates after an average of 7 to 10 days under the right conditions.