How to tend a Nigella damascena

Also known as: Nigella coarctata C.C.Gmel., Nigella bourgaei Jord., Nigella elegans Salisb., Nigella coerulea Lam., Nigella bithynica Azn., Nigella taurica Steven, Nigella pygmaea DC., Nigella involucrata Moench, Nigella nana J.W.Loudon, Nigella multifida Gaterau, Melanthium damascenum Medik., Erobathos coarctatum (C.C.Gmel.) Spach, Erobathos damascenum Spach

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Mediterranean region
Category
Ranunculaceae, Nigella
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-July, fruiting period August
Flower colors
light blue, white
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