Approximately 350 Seeds
Affectionately known as ‘Love in a Mist’ due to its clouds of fine airy foliage. Nigella is easy to grow and will reward you with remarkably ornate flowers which are beautiful at the front of a sunny border. Nigellas are the classic cottage garden annual which makes fabulous cut flowers and filler foliage for any vase. and dry brilliantly too.
Winner of an Royal Horticultural Society, Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
HEIGHT: 60cm
SITE: full sun, part shade
FLOWERING MONTHS: July to September
SOW UNDER COVER/PLANT INDOORS: September or March
SOW DIRECT/PLANT OUTDOORS: April or August
CARE TIPS: Keep picking but leave a few flowers to form seed pods for mixing with later flowers.
Garden Care
Best sown in situ, 5mm deep. Prepare the seedbed by incorporating some composted organic matter, remove any stones and rake to a fine tilth. Sow in autumn if you want early flowers the following summer, or in mid spring for later flowers. Thin them out when they're large enough to handle, allowing 30cm between each. Ensure to deadheading regularly as this will help prolong the flowering period into autumn. Support the plants with twiggy branches if your garden is exposed.
