Description
Love-in-a-Mist Nigella Seeds 5835.
Old-Fashioned Heirloom Featuring Delicate Cornflower Blue Blooms Framed in Feathery Foliage.
Love-in-a-Mist Nigella (Nigella damascena) is a beloved, old-fashioned heirloom annual that paints a picturesque display across garden borders and cut flower beds. Reaching 45 cm in height, this classic variety produces striking cornflower blue blossoms nestling amidst a misty, thread-like fringe of feathery fine foliage. Following its summer bloom period, the flowers transform into uniquely decorative, striped seed pods that add intriguing texture to fresh bouquets and dried floral arrangements alike.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5835
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Botanical Name: Nigella damascena
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Type: Heirloom Annual
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Height: 45 cm
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Plant Spacing: Thin to 30 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Well-draining, average garden soil
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Germination: 10–14 days
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Seed Depth: 3 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 125 seeds per packet (385 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Nigella dislikes root disturbance and performs best when direct-sown straight into the garden in spring.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Select a sunny outdoor site and sow seeds directly into the garden in early May. Sow seeds 3 mm deep.
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Succession Planting: For continuous, non-stop blooms throughout the summer season, sow a second crop 3 weeks after the initial spring planting.
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Germination & Thinning: Seeds will germinate in 10 to 14 days. When seedlings reach 7.5 cm in height, thin them to 30 cm apart to allow proper air circulation and lateral growth.
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Care & Maintenance: Water moderately during dry spells. Allow seed pods to mature on the plant if using for dried floral displays, or collect dried pods for fall crafting.
Why Love-in-a-Mist Nigella Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you cherish classic cottage garden charm, airy blue blooms, and unique dried seed pods, Love-in-a-Mist is an essential heirloom selection. Easy to direct sow with minimal maintenance requirements, it brings effortless elegance and texture to Canadian gardens and floral arrangements.
