Nigella damascena

Love-In-A-Mist Persian

R60.00

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.

 

100 seeds per packet

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Flower type:Air
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
Germination guide:10-14 days @ 18 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of soil.
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.

Whether you are growing flowers or vegetables or both, growing your own plants from seed, is one of the most rewarding things for any gardener and you don’t even need a green thumb to do it. With our guidance, it couldn’t be easier!

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