Nigella papillosa African Bride

Nigella papillosa African Bride

1 packet (400 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 8460

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Nigella papillosa African Bride

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 36 inches
  • Ideal for: Border, Children, Cut Flower, Dried Flower

Description

An easy to grow border-filler. Attractive large, snowy-white blooms with the deepest black centers are followed by intriguing and decorative, spidery seed pods. Will make a talking point in the garden and indoors as a cut or dried flower.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:early spring to early summer or autumn where winters are mild
Sowing depth:3mm (1/8 inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart.

Sow thinly in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods.

Can also be sown September to October for spring/summer flowering next year. Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 14-21 days.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm (6in) apart. They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.