Annual. Single flowers with dark red, almost black petals. Green and compact foliage. 40cm tall. It is an indoor as well as an outdoor plant. The flowers, leaves and pods give a spicy touch to salads. Perfect for borders and pots or planters. The colour attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
Grows on almost any soils: peaty and well drained soils. Watering must be regular.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Climate Zone | Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Black |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Germination (in days) | 6-10 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Edging, Edible flower, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Indoor Plant, Pest-repelling Plants |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !