Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black' (Pincushion flower)
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.6m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'
Other names: Pincushion flower, Sweet scabious, Egyptian rose, Mournful widow, Scabiosa 'Chile Black'
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Genus: Scabiosa
Variety or cultivar: 'Chile Black' _ 'Chile Black' is an erect, branching, wiry-stemmed, short lived perennial with mid-green leaves and pincushion flowers of black-red, with lavender flecks in summer.
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black' is: Deciduous
Flower: Lilac, Dark-red, Black in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are scented
Habit: Branching, Clump-forming, Erect
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Deadhead to prolong flowering. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black' (Pincushion flower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in light, free-draining, neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny position.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Scabiosa Chile Black
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Please tell me, do I take up the plant or just cut back in November? I live in mid Lincolnshire.
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- Posted: Wed. 29th September 2010 16:08
- Last reply: Wed. 29th September 2010 19:32
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