The perfect company for roses and lilies, borders and flower arrangements due to its easy cultivation!
Herbaceous with pale green erect stems between 25-40cm. Small divided pale green leaves. Solitary flower that grows from a whitish bud, once open, showy intense blue petals with reddish-brown stamens that give the flower that special color.
Direct sow in early spring and fall.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Dried flower, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden

| Flower colour | Purple |
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| Flowering period | May, June, July, August, Summer |
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
| Botanical name | Nigella hispanica |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
| Sowing period | March, April, May, September, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 800 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Dried flower, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalk |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Dry |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
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We carry out constant quality controls of our plants and seeds.
We lead and take part in different research and development programmes.
We created our first online seed shop more than 30 years ago.
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