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Seed no. 902K
Nigella papillosa, 'Delft Blue'
Love-in-a-Mist
£2.45
In stock · approx. 420 seeds per packet
Free UK delivery over £40 · £2.75 below that · despatched within two working days
Year at a glance
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Flowers
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Germination
Sow direct. Sow 3mm deep in rows which are 30cm apart. Ideal germination temp. 18-20°C. Germination takes 10-21 days approx. Thin seedlings to 25cm spacing when large enough to handle. Can be sown in autumn for flowering the following year.
Growing
Easy to grow.
Cultivation
Cut and come again variety. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed.
| Genus | Nigella |
|---|---|
| Species | papillosa |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Common name | Love-in-a-Mist |
| Seed number | 902K |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Blue |
| Position | Full sun, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Height | 0.6m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 420 |
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