Love-in-a-Mist - Mixed - Nigella damascena - Colourful blend for cut bouquets - Fresh Seeds

Love-in-a-Mist mixed (Nigella damascena) is a charming annual with a light, airy look and a wonderful range of colours. It grows into branching clumps around 40-50 cm tall, and in flower it turns borders into a soft, romantic display. The fine, feathery foliage looks like a gentle mist above the soil, while the blooms appear in shades of blue, pink, and white. After flowering, the plant produces beautifully decorative, balloon like seed pods that keep their shape for a long time and are perfect for dried bouquets and floral arrangements. This is an easy way to add natural elegance and a calm cottage feel to any planting.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds at a depth of about 0.5 cm. This helps the seeds hold the right amount of moisture and supports even germination.

Sowing time outdoors

Sow in spring in April or May, once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed. Sown at this time, the seedlings grow strongly and form attractive clumps ready to flower in summer.

Plant spacing

Keep a spacing of about 10 x 15 cm. This gives plants room to branch well and achieve their full decorative effect. Sowing too densely can lead to crowding and weaker flowering.

Flowering time

Love-in-a-Mist flowers from July to the end of August, filling the garden with delicate colour and a light summer feel. The nectar rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators, adding extra life to your planting.

Growing tips

This plant performs best in full sun, where the colours are at their richest. It is not demanding and grows well in light, free draining garden soil. It tolerates cool conditions and small spring drops in temperature. After flowering, you can cut the decorative seed pods for dried arrangements or leave them in place to add structure and interest until autumn. The seeds are also traditionally valued as an aromatic spice, making this plant both beautiful and practical.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 3 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and a sow by date.