Scabiosa atropurpurea | Black Knight biennial The foliage and flowers are

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

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

an aromatic herb

Osiris Neige is a showstopper with its beautiful fluffy double white flowers

be sure to remove the foliage that would be underwater and cut at least 3cm off the bottom and use some flower food if you have it

Scabiosa atropurpurea | Black Knight biennial The foliage and flowers areAlso 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