Trachelium Black Knight Flower Seeds
Small star shaped violet-blue flowers are produced in dense sprays with attractive dark foliage and purple veining. A fabulous border plant, loved by bees and a very useful cut flower filler too. 2-3'. HHA/HHP.
Small star shaped violet-blue flowers are produced in dense sprays with attractive dark foliage and purple veining. A fabulous border plant, loved by bees and a very useful cut flower filler too. 2-3'. HHA/HHP.
| SKU | WN-6761 |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Plants of Distinction |
| Colour | Purple (Violet) |
| Seeds/packet | 40 |
| Plant Height | 50-75 cm |
| Petal Size | N/A |
| Scientific name | Trachelium caeruleum |
| Common name | Zinnia |
| Sådd | Förodla sommarhalsört inomhus i feb-april. Så i fuktad såjord. Tryck endast lätt ned fröerna på ytan. Täck med transparent material med lufthål eller lufta ofta. Håll sådden i 17-21 grader och ljust (ljusgroende). Plantera ut efter avhärdning och sista nattfrosten. |
| Germination (days) | 5-15 |
| Ljus/mörkergroende | Ljus |
| Type | Hardy Annual |
| Plantavstånd | 25 cm |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Cultivation Advice | Surface sow onto moist well drained compost and cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks at 68F (20C). Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 3” pots and grow on planting out when the danger of frost is passed into well drained soil in full sun. After flowering, cut back as this will promote fresh blooms. |
| Bloom Time | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Good cut flower | Yes |
| Good to dry | Yes |
| Language on package | English |
| Brand | Plants of Distinction |