Nigella is such a beautiful, delicate flower and this mix of blue, pink and white is absolutely essential for a cottage garden. After the flower fades it produces a stunning seed pod too, so two delights for the price of one!
Nigella is a wonderful cut flower which gives a nostalgic, country cottage feel to any bouquet or vase.
Seed Quantity: 400 Seeds
Type: Hardy Annual
Genus: Nigella damascena
Sow Seeds: Sow directly into the soil in Autumn or Spring and cover lightly, alternatively sow into modules in September-October and over-winter in an unheated greenhouse to plant out the following spring. Germination approx 10-14 days. Beautiful seedpods as the flower fade.
Plant Out: Plant the following spring if not directly sown
Flowers: Summer
Height & Spread: 45cm high x 20cm spread
These seeds are also found in the following Seed Collections:
A Year in a Cottage Garden
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. For more information on RHS Award of Garden Merit plants visithttps://www.rhs.org.uk/plants
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
Seeds germinated within a week of sewing. Very pleased with the quality. The shop is lovely to navigate, prices are very reasonable and overall service is 100%.
I am definitely a satisfied customer and have been back and bought more seeds
I have ordered many seeds from this website, the delivery is reasonable and so are the seeds. I get fantastic germination and am no expert. I have tried other seed companies and nothing compares. This is a very safe bet and one that you won’t regret.
Completely a beginner but they have germinated after a couple of days and seedlings seem to be coming along nicely, very healthy and happy little plants … seeds came in addition to sow a long package and all beautifully presented … will be a repeat customer
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Sowed the Dahlia Seeds last week - (in a suitable Pot on the Kitchen Window Sill - which serves as my greenhouse) the sturdy little Dahlia seeds were through in two days and are looking very healthy and happy! Obviously very fresh seeds in the packet.
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I’ve just had my delivery for my autumn planting- I have my new seedlings growing for next spring - excited to see it all in bloom. Really good communication & quick delivery
I bought a variety of different seeds. It’s too soon to know which ones will germinate and become beautiful flowers but I am certain that if they don’t grow well it’s pretty my fault!
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