Fothergill's Nigella Persian Jewels Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Nigella damascena, a traditional and highly dependable hardy annual with reliable germination.
• Jewel-Toned Mixed Colourway: Produces a beautiful assortment of lacy blossoms in a mix of soft, sophisticated jewel-like shades.
• Textural Feathery Foliage: Features fine, mist-like green leaves that wrap around the flowers, adding exceptional softness and texture to borders.
• Medium Bushy Profile: Reaches a neat, self-supporting height of 45cm (18in) with a balanced habit, making it perfect for filling gaps in mid-border displays.
• Sun-Loving Variety: Performs at its absolute best when positioned in full sun, which encourages robust growth and a profusion of summer flowers.
• Dual-Season Interest: The elegant summer petals drop to reveal unique, inflated ornamental seed pods that provide structure in the garden well after the flowering ends.
• Excellent Cut Flower: Highly versatile stems that look superb in fresh cottage arrangements or can be dried for long-lasting indoor displays.

Care Instructions:

• Sow seeds directly outdoors into finely prepared, well-drained soil in a sunny position once the ground warms in spring.
• Water moderately during dry summer spells, ensuring the ground does not become waterlogged as this variety thrives in straightforward conditions.
• Leave the decorative seed pods on the plant at the end of the autumn if you wish to allow natural self-seeding for a repeat display the following year.