Delft Blue – Nigella Seed

Description

Delft Blue Nigella, also known as Love-in-a-Mist, is a unique and beautiful annual flower renowned for its intricate blue blooms, delicate foliage, and elegant, wispy appearance. Perfect for gardens that want a touch of whimsy and charm, this Nigella variety adds both color and texture to borders, flower beds, or containers.

Features:

Striking Blue Blooms: Produces vibrant blue flowers with a contrasting star-like structure, giving a mist of color throughout the garden.

Unique Foliage: Features fern-like, lacey leaves that provide an interesting texture and a soft contrast to the colorful blooms.

Easy to Grow: Very resilient and adaptable, perfect for novice gardeners, thriving in a variety of soil types.

Self-Sowing: Nigella is often self-seeding, returning each year to produce fresh blooms with minimal care or maintenance.

Versatile Uses: Ideal for flower arrangements, bouquets, or as a standout feature in natural, wildflower-style gardens.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual Flower

Mature Size: Grows up to 18-24 inches in height, making it a perfect filler plant for flower borders and garden beds.

Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained, light soil for best results.

Planting Season: Plant in early spring after the last frost or late fall for overwintering. Germination typically occurs in 1-2 weeks.

Planting Spacing: Space seeds or young plants 8-12 inches apart to allow ample room for growth and air circulation.

Flower Color: Soft, delicate blue with fine, feathery petals, and a contrasting dark seed pod in the center, creating an elegant effect.

Bloom Time: Blooms in late spring to early summer, with a lengthy flowering period lasting several weeks.