Nigella, 'Bridal Veil'


(Nigella papillosa) Deep purple elongated anthers? Check. Pure white petals? Check. Ferny foliage? Check. Humming with bees and other pollinators? Check. Easy to grow and delightful to observe? Check. Great cut flower? Check. I know. We’re speechless too. 24-36”.
70-80 days. FL, TR

Packet: 100 seeds

 

Product Code NIG-BV-pkt

Availability: In stock

Pkt
$4.50
500 seeds
$8.00
1000 seeds
Out of stock
$12.00

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Note: Be gentle when transplanting. 

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8" Light aids germination

SPACING:

8-12"

EMERGENCE:

10-14 days @ soil temp 60-75F.

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Be gentle when transplanting!

Many, many stems on each plant.

Harvest flower when mostly open and expect a vase life of one week.

Wait for the seed pod to develop and add to bouquets.