Nigella Persian Jewels

Has all the delights of bedding, drying and cutting use but in an attractive range of colours from pink, purple, lilac, blue and white. Also known as Love in the Mist and loved by flower arrangers. Height 45-50cm. WHEN TO SOW March to May WHERE TO SOW Sow direct in flowering site or in short rows in a seed bed. Can be broadcast and raked into the site. WHAT TO DO NEXT When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings to flowering site or thin direct sowings to 20cm (8") apart. MATURITY June to August HANDY TIP Fast growing so dead heading encourages new flowers. For dried arrangements, cut seed heads before they burst open.