Nigella 'Miss Jekyll Dark Blue'

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. Heirloom favorite for fresh or dried flowers. Balloon-shaped seed pods. Also known as devil in a bush, and Love in a mist.

DETAILS:

QTY: 50

TYPE: Annual

DEPTH: Barely Cover

GERMINATION: 10-14 days at 16-18°C

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun

PLANT HEIGHT: 18" - 28""

MATURITY: 65 - 85 Days

PLANT SPACING: 9-12"

PINCH: No

How to grow:

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 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.