Jungfer im Grünen is an easy-care summer flower that is similar to black cumin. The seeds can be obtained from the pods.
In Latin, the lady in the green bears the name "Nigella damascena", which belongs to the buttercup family. Its home is the Mediterranean, but it is also increasingly found in the gardens of Europe. The feathered foliage is particularly pretty. During the flowering period, the spinster in the green develops small, pale blue flowers that, thanks to the foliage, appear like small figures wearing a skirt. The plant is related to black cumin (Nigella sativa). However, they should not be confused with the spice, although their seeds are edible.Jungfer im Grünen - Profile
| Nigella damascena | |
|---|---|
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Black Cumin (Nigella) |
| Growth: | 45 - 70 cm |
| Growth: | upright and bushy |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | dry to moderately moist, nutritious, alkaline to neutral |
| Flowering: | June to September |
| Special Features: | annual, non-toxic, good for planting in natural gardens |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
Jungfer im Grünen in Garten
The Green Maiden is a bedding plant by default, but can be planted in a container just as well. It develops particularly well when sown with other suitable plants in the garden.
Jungfer im Grünen - suitable plant neighbors
- Duststeinrich (Lobularia)
- Larkspur (Delphinium)
- Lantern Flower (Physalis)
- Marigold (Calendula)
- Wollziest (Stachys)
- Balloon Flower (Platycodon)
The Jungfer im Grünen is also often placed in a vase, as its flowers stay in it for a particularly long time. The plant is also often dried and then incorporated into flower arrangements.
Jungfer im Grünen - the right location
Jungfer im Grünen prefers a sunny onelocation, with loose soil. The bedding plant also thrives in semi-shade, but then you have to reckon with fewer flowers.
Sowing in Spring and Propagation
Important for sowing are always the seed pods, which appear inflated in appearance and which are kept for the next year. They look very similar to black cumin.
If you don't have a mother plant, you can get the seeds of Jungfer im Grünen cheaply in stores.
The seeds are sown from mid-March. Ideally, the seeds should be spread widely on the ground and then covered with soil. Even if there is still a frost period, this is not a problem. A basic temperature of around twelve degrees Celsius is still recommended. Plants develop quickly and shoot up to 70cm tall.
If you want to have some of the flowering beauty for longer, sow a second seed around May.
Jungfer im Grünen reproduces itself. The seed pods ensure that the seed spreads widely and thus a new generation grows up.
Jungfer im Grünen - pour and fertilize
Jungfer im Grünen is very easy to care for. The plant should only be watered more often if the drought lasts for a long time. Potted plants need some liquid fertilizer about every six weeks.
Jungfer im Grünen - 5 popular varieties
Different varieties of Jungfer im Grünen are now available on the market. This includes the following:
- Miss Jekyll
It has a sky blue color. However, there is also a white version known as "Miss Jekyll White". - Alba
A white-flowered variant that is often confused with the "Persian Juwel" variety. - Mulberry Rose
It is very delicate in appearance and the flowers have a pinkish white appearance. - Oxford Blue
As the name suggests, the flowers of this strain are blue. This is sometimes so dark that it goes into the indigo blue. - Persian Jewels Mix
Although this variety has white flowers, it also has pink and blue flowers. It is a three color mix.
Diseases and Pests
Fortunately, the damsel in the open remains largely unaffected by diseasespared. It only reacts negatively to the wrong care. This includes, for example, excessive watering. In the same way, it shouldn't dry out either, since both will harm you.
As far as pests go, it's unattractive to most. Even snails leave the maiden alone in the country.