Nigella damascena
Love-In-A-Mist Black Marbles
R60.00
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Showy flower heads rise above beautiful, soft green, ferny foliage. Keep cutting these bee friendly flowers to extend their blooming time. Leave them to flower out towards the end of the season and you will be rewarded with the most gorgeous seed pods. Fluffy white double blooms give way to plum coloured seed pods.
50 seeds per packet
38 in stock
Flower type: | Air |
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Life cycle: | Hardy Annual |
Climate: | Prefers cool to moderate temperatures and can withstand some frost. |
Sowing guide: | Direct sow (recommended) in March to April / Semtember or sow in trays and transplant after 8 weeks. |
Planting Season: | Autumn / Spring / Summer |
Germination guide: | 10-14 days @ 18 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of soil. |
Good Bee Food: | Yes |
Flowering time: | September (from sowing in March to April) or 70 days (flowers) / 85 days (pods) after sowing in September. |
Pinch: | Not necessary |
Position: | Full Sun |
Final height: | 50 cm |
Spacing: | 23 cm |
Harvesting Tips:
Harvest flowers when fully open. Expected vase life is 7 days. Pods can be used fresh or dried.