Nigella – Persian Jewels Mix Seeds

Nigella – Persian Jewels Mix Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Commonly known as "Love-in-a-Mist," Nigella damascena is an annual plant reaching up to 45 cm in height. It features delicate, feathery green foliage and produces decorative flowers in a variety of colors. This variety is suitable for borders, mass plantings, and as a cut flower.

Quick Sowing Guide:

• Sowing Method: Seeds can be sown directly into the garden or started in trays for later transplanting.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 3 mm.
• Season: Sow in spring or autumn.
• Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days at temperatures between 16-18°C.
• Hardiness/Life Cycle: Hardy annual.
• Plant Spacing: Space plants 30 cm apart.
• Plant Height: Grows to approximately 45 cm in height.
• Position: Prefers full sun and moist soil.
• Days Until Maturity: Flowers typically bloom approximately 100 days after sowing.

Additional Notes: Nigella damascena is known for its attractive seed pods, which can be used in dried floral arrangements. The plant has a short bloom period of about one to two months; to extend flowering throughout the summer, consider making successive sowings every three weeks. Deadheading spent flowers can prolong blooming but will prevent the formation of decorative seed pods. The plant is generally trouble-free and may self-seed, providing blooms in subsequent years.