Description
Impressive ‘Black Velvet’ will have the other garden flowers whispering in amazement! These edible beauties add glamorous, ruby-black color to salads and cheese plates, as well as creating eye-catching displays in gardens.
Variety Info
Family:Tropaeolaceae
Native:South America
Hardiness:Frost-sensitive, tender perennial usually grown as an annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Exposure:Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period:Late spring to frost
Plant Dimensions:10″12″ tall
Variety Info:2″2″ruby-black blooms.
Attributes:Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Rabbit Resistant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 5565F.
When to Start Inside:Not recommended. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to transplant disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge:714 days
Seed Depth:“1”
Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 8″ 12″
Thinning:When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″ 12″
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