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Nigella - Miss Jekyll - Blue - 100 seeds
Nigella - Miss Jekyll - Blue - 100 seeds
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Miss Jekyll Nigella is a lovely flowering plant that is also known as Love-in-a-Mist due to the misty, delicate appearance of its blooms. This flower comes in a blue shade and is surrounded by lacy, fern-like foliage that adds to the plant's overall charm. Miss Jekyll Nigella is easy to grow and care for, making it a great choice for novice gardeners. It can be sown directly in the garden in early spring and will bloom from mid to late summer. The blooms are also attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.
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Sowing and Growing Guide
Miss Jekyll Nigella
Indoor Sowing
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
- Fill seed trays with seed starting mix and sow seeds 1/8 inch deep.
- Maintain a consistent temperature of 60-70°F until seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
- Once seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves, thin them to 2-3 inches apart.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last expected frost date when they are 2-3 inches tall.
Outdoor Sowing
- Sow seeds directly into the garden after the last expected frost date.
- Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil that has been amended with compost.
- Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart.
- Keep the soil moist and weed-free.
- Thin seedlings when they are 2-3 inches tall, leaving 6-8 inches between plants.
Growing
- Miss Jekyll Nigella prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
- Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage prolonged blooming.
- Harvest seeds when the pods have dried and turned brown. Store in a cool, dry place.