Nigella - Miss Jekyll Rose
Nigella - Miss Jekyll Rose
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Despite its seemingly fragile appearance, nigella is one of the most resilient and earliest bloomers in the garden. This stunning plant boasts graceful fern-like leaves and delicate star-shaped flowers clustered against a backdrop of delicate, fringed foliage. With buds that resemble rich chocolate, the semi-double flowers begin as a beautiful bicolor of rose and white but develop into a deep plum hue as they mature, eventually giving way to unique red-striped seedpods. The tips of the foliage also add a touch of bronze to the overall appearance.
50 seeds
KEY GROWING INFORMATION
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
10-14 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C)
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - Sow 3-4 times every 2-3 weeks early in season for continuous flower/pod production. Fall sow where winters are mild. Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds very lightly with soil as light is required for germination. Plants are sensitive to root disturbance.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.
PLANT SPACING:
2-9".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
HARVEST:
Fresh - Buds fully colored or pods have begun to develop. Dried - Seed pods firm.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Average soil with good drainage.
USES:
Excellent cut or dried flower. Border plants.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Nigella spp.
ALTERNATE NAME:
Love in a mist
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