Nigella papillosa 'Midnight'
(Maiden in a Green)

3,90 

Nigellas are very delicate yet extremely robust cut flowers. Easy to sow, they last a particularly long time in a vase. The seed pods can also be dried and used in arrangements. 'Midnight' enchants with a beautiful bloom in deep blue-violet.

Location: sun, penumbra
Height: 60 cm
Planting distance: 20 cm
Plant type: Annual, Cool Flower
Sowing: February-April (indoors)/April-June & August-October (outdoors)
Seeding depth: 2 mm
Germination temperature: approx. 18-20 °C
Remove the tips: not necessary
Time until flowering: 65 days
Flowering time: July-September
Shelf life in the vase: 7-10 days

Content: 100 seeds

Quality characteristics of our seeds
• Fresh seeds, high germination rate over 85% proven
• Environmentally friendly germ protection bag without aluminum
• High-quality breeding with excellent flowering performance and stable variety characteristics
• Seed packets are produced entirely in Germany for short delivery routes
• Variety purity is guaranteed

 

Delivery time: 2 days

Available

Description

Planting instructions

Sowing and caring for love-in-a-mist

Sow the seeds directly into the garden bed and cover them only lightly with soil. Ensure adequate spacing or thin seedlings later to 20 cm apart. Tolerates late frosts and can also be sown in early autumn for the following year.

Harvest love-in-a-mist and cut for a vase

Cut the flowers when they are fully open. They will typically last 7-10 days in a vase.
The seed pods can be used fresh or dried in bouquets and have an almost unlimited shelf life. To dry, simply hang them upside down in a warm, dry, and dark place for two weeks.

More tips on sowing & care

In our journal articles you will find many valuable tips on the topic of sowing:

Additional information

Weight 7 gr
Production

Jora Dahl

Up