nigella flower seed heads Nigella Seeds

nigella flower seed heads Nigella Seeds(Nigella papillosa) Annual. 70 days to maturity. Delft Blue Nigella is named for the iconic Dutch pottery. Soft grayish white petals are painted with shades of blue. A wonderful fairylike addition to the garden, these nigella plants are a prime ornamental, even at seasons end; seed pods are gorgeous, long lasting and ideal for dried arrangements. Growth Habit: Upright branching growth to 3 feet, lacy foliage with delicate five petaled flowers. Self

(Nigella papillosa) Annual. 70 days to maturity.  

Delft Blue Nigella is named for the iconic Dutch pottery. Soft grayish-white petals are painted with shades of blue. A wonderful fairy–like addition to the garden, these nigella plants are a prime ornamental, even at season’s end; seed pods are gorgeous, long-lasting and ideal for dried arrangements.

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Growth Habit: Upright branching growth to 3 feet, lacy foliage with delicate five petaled flowers. Self-seeding. 

Sun Requirements: Sun

Soil Preference: Average, well-drained soil

When to Plant: Direct seed outdoors in early Spring or late Fall. 

How to Plant:  Sow seeds on soil surface, and cover lightly with soil as seeds need light to germinate. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Thin young plants 1 foot apart. 

When/ How to Harvest: Harvest flowers when buds are fully coloured or pods have begun to develop. Harvest seed heads when pods are firm to touch. 

Uses: Flowers and seed pods are both lovely in fresh or dried arrangements. 

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