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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Nigella papillosa |
|---|---|
| Colour | White blooms are followed by intriguing burgundy seed pods |
| Days To Maturity | 65 - 70 days, 80-85 days for pods |
| Seeds Per Packet | 75 |
| Sowing Time | March to May & August to November |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Nigella African Bride
Deep rich black stamens that highlight pure white blooms are followed by intriguing burgundy seed pods
| Colour |
White blooms are followed by intriguing burgundy seed pods
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Nigella papillosa
|
| Height |
45cm - 60cm
|
| Days To Maturity |
65 - 70 days, 80-85 days for pods
|
| Life Cycle |
Annual
|
| Light Preferences |
Sun
|
| Sowing Time |
March to May & August to November
|
| Days To Germination |
10 – 14 days
|
| Planting Space |
15cm
|
| Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in germination trays, lightly covering with growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 6 weeks
|
| Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
|
| Seeds Per Packet |
75
|
| Uses |
Excellent cut or dried flower. Border plants
|
| Netting |
No plant netting needed
|
| Harvesting Tips |
Harvest when flower buds fully coloured or pods have begun to develop
|
| Germination |
Easy
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