Nigella hispanica
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
The most spectacular of the nigella family, with deep purple-blue petals and magnificent crimson crown seedpods
Nigellas are the classic cottage garden annual which makes fabulous cut flowers and filler foliage for any vase. They dry brilliantly too.
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Cutting Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - September
- Height
- 60cm (24in)
- Common name
- Love in a Mist
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 30cm (12in)
- Cultivation
- Sow under cover March and September, or April and August direct. Will self-sow but colours cross breed.
Care Tips
Keep picking but leave a few flowers to form seed pods for mixing with later flowers.
Flowering Time
June - September
