Nigella papillosa Curiosity
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Children, Cut Flower, Dried Flower
Description
Delightful large violet-blue flowers, followed by deep purple spider-like seed pods, each complemented by tall fine feathery green foliage. Sure to create interest in borders, or when used as a cut or dried flower.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | early spring to early summer or autumn where winters are mild |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/8 inch (3mm) |
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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.
