- Sow directly outdoors from March-May or in late September-October for earlier flowers the following year.
- Sow thinly onto raked, well-prepared soil and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil.
- Germination usually occurs within 14-21 days.
- Thin seedlings to 15-20cm apart once large enough to handle.
- Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Water sparingly, only as needed as it prefers drier conditions.
- Succession sow every 3 weeks for a longer flowering season.
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
- To prolong bloom, make successive sowings every 4 weeks throughout spring and early summer.
Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) ‘Miss Jekyll White’ produces delicate white flowers above fine, feathery foliage. Flowering from June to August, it is ideal for borders and cottage gardens.
