Nigella damascena Oxford Blue

Nigella damascena Oxford Blue

1 packet (200 seeds) @ $2.65

Catalog Code: 1745

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Nigella damascena Oxford Blue

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 30 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Border, Children, Cottage Garden, Dried Flower

Description

Tall with large extra double flowers followed by dark seed pods.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:early spring to early summer or autumn where winters are mild
Sowing depth:1/8 inch (3mm)

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Germination usually takes approximately 21 days. May be sown at 4 week intervals to provide continuous bloom.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle thin out to 23cm (9in) apart. They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.