Plants of Distinction
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.
| Scientific name | Trachelium caeruleum |
|---|---|
| SKU | WN-6761 |
| Kravodlad | No |
| Brand | Plants of Distinction |
| Flower Colour (main) | Purple (Violet) |
| Seeds/packet | 40 |
| Plant Height | 50-75 cm |
| Petal Size | N/A |
| Common name | Zinnia |
| Germination (days) | 5-15 |
| Surface Sow | Yes |
| 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. |
| Flowering | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Good cut flower | Yes |
| Good to dry | Yes |
| Language on package | English |
| Storage | Keep your seeds in a cool, dry and dark place. |
| Brand | Plants of Distinction |
| Ecological (anv.) | No |