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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black' (Pincushion flower 'Chile Black' )
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1 hour care
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'
Other names
Scabiosa 'Chile Black', Pincushion flower 'Chile Black' , Mournal widow 'Chile Black' , Egyptian rose 'Chile Black' , Sweet scabious 'Chile Black' , Scabiosa 'Satchmo', Scabiosa caucasica 'Chile Black'
Genus
Scabiosa 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
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Dark-red, Black, Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black' (Pincushion flower 'Chile Black' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'
Other names
Scabiosa 'Chile Black', Pincushion flower 'Chile Black' , Mournal widow 'Chile Black' , Egyptian rose 'Chile Black' , Sweet scabious 'Chile Black' , Scabiosa 'Satchmo', Scabiosa caucasica 'Chile Black'
Genus
Scabiosa 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red, Black, Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black' (Pincushion flower 'Chile Black' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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