A charming and early spring flower that spreads into beautiful carpets under deciduous trees and shrubs. It offers elegant flower clusters in both red-violet and white, which brings fantastic life to the early spring garden. Height: 15–30 cm Germination time: Varies (requires a cold period, can take several months) Sowing time: Autumn (best results) or early spring Sowing instructions: Holy nun's herb is a so-called cold-germinating plant. Sow the seeds outdoors or in a cold frame in autumn. The seeds need the cold of winter to break their dormancy. When sowing in spring, a period in the refrigerator (stratification) is required for 4–6 weeks before planting out. Keep the soil evenly moist. The seeds develop best in nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil in partial shade to shade.
