Love - in - a - Mist Miss Jekyll
Nigella damascena
Brilliant blue flowers and decorative seed pods for fresh and dried bouquets.
Fluffy 1 3/4–2", star-shaped blooms on stiff, 12–28" stems. Uniform, vigorous plants. Accented by attractive, ferny foliage. Whimsical purple and green, balloon-shaped seed pods dry readily/easily. Flowers attract and feed bees as well as other beneficial insects. Also known as Love in a Mist. Excellent cut or dried flower. Border plants.
Details:
Plant Life Cycle : Annual/ hardy annual
Site: Full sun/ Partial sun
Days to germinate: 10-14 days at 60-65°F
Height: 28-38"
Sow: 1/8" surcface, press into soil, slightly cover
Plant spacing: 2-9 "
Approx seeds per packet :100
How to Grow:
SOWING:Sow 3-4 times every 2-3 weeks early in season for continuous flower/pod production. Direct seed (recommended) — Sow in early spring when soil temperatures reach 60°F (16°C). Fall sow where winters are mild. Cover lightly with soil as light is required for germination. Transplant — Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plants are sensitive to root disturbance.
Average soil with good drainage.
Harvest:Fresh: When flower buds fully colored or pods have begun to develop.
Dried: When seed pods are firm to touch.
Vase life:
With a proper care will last for 7 days
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$4.95Price
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