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Nigella damascena 'Persian Jewels Mixed' (Seeds)

Hardy Annual

What is Hardy Annual?

One of the easiest and prettiest cottage garden plants to grow.

A wonderful array of colours

Great for cutting and drying

Some parts of this variety are edible - Don't forget to check out our Edible Flowers Guide

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Description How to Grow Delivery Reviews
One of the easiest and prettiest cottage garden plants to grow. Flowers bloom throughout summer in a wonderful array of colours. Great for cutting and drying. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 25cm (10").

Culinary information: The seeds have a strong aroma and spicy taste, they can be used as a condiment or spice to flavour cakes, breads and curries. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Height Up to 40cm (16in)
Spread Up to 25cm (10in)

Hardy Annual

cut flower gardenwildlife gardenscottage gardens

full sun

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1 Packet (500 Seeds) (53984)

  • Sow outdoors April/May where they are to flower. Prepare the ground by raking to a fine tilth before sowing.
  • Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
  • When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.
  • For earlier flowering sow outdoors where they are to flower, during August/September, for overwintering.

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