Nigella Miss Jekyll (oxford blue)

Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll Oxford Blue’ features rich, deeper blue flowers and attractive seed pods, set off by finely cut foliage. It’s a striking choice on its own or paired with the lighter ‘Miss Jekyll Light Blue’ for a layered, textured look.

🌸 Flowering: June to August.

📏 Height: 15.60cm

🌿Annual

SOW
From March to May, scatter seeds where you want them to flower and barely cover them — about 3mm is enough. Germination usually takes around 3 weeks, and you’ll get flowers roughly 10–12 weeks after sowing — so expect blooms from June onwards.

If you’ve got a sheltered spot, try an early autumn sowing for flowers that arrive a few weeks earlier the following year. Or, for more control, sow in modules under cover in autumn (this helps avoid root disturbance), then plant out in spring.

GROW
Nigella are easy-going and happy in most garden soils, but they really shine in a sunny, well-drained spot.  Deadhead regularly and they’ll keep flowering for months.

If you want those pretty seed pods, leave some flowers to go to seed — or better yet, sow fresh seeds every 3–4 weeks for a steady supply of blooms all season long.

ENJOY:
Use this variety for bedding, cutting fresh bouquets, or drying seed pods for long-lasting displays. It’s especially beautiful combined with ‘Miss Jekyll Light Blue’ for a mix of soft and deep blues.