Product Description

Nigella Damascena Planting Flower Seeds – Add Whimsical, Airy Blooms to Your Garden

Nigella Damascena, often called “Love-in-a-Mist,” produces enchanting, airy blooms surrounded by delicate, lacy foliage. These flowers bring soft charm and unique texture to garden beds, borders, and pots. Easy to grow from seed, this non-GMO variety thrives in well-drained soil and sunny locations. Perfect for gardeners seeking whimsical, long-lasting floral displays that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Key Features

• Produces delicate, whimsical Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) blooms
• Ideal for borders, beds, containers, and cottage-style gardens
• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds for reliable growth
• Features airy petals surrounded by unique feathery foliage
• Easy to plant and maintain
• Attracts butterflies and garden-friendly pollinators
• Suitable for cut flowers and dried arrangements

Specifications

• Common Name: Love-in-a-Mist
• Botanical Name: Nigella damascena
• Variety: Standard Nigella
• Flower Color: Blue, White, or Soft Pastel Shades (variety dependent)
• Plant Type: Annual Flower
• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to Moderate
• Germination Time: 10–14 days
• Temperature Range: 10–20°C (50–68°F)
• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
• Spacing: 8–10 inches apart
• Plant Height: 12–20 inches
• Maintenance Level: Easy
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Suitable For: Borders, beds, containers, cut-flower gardens

Planting Guide

• Direct sow seeds outdoors for best results; Nigella dislikes transplanting.
• Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-drained soil.
• Choose a sunny location for optimal blooming.
• Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.
• Thin seedlings to maintain airflow and prevent overcrowding.
• Succession sow every few weeks for continuous blooms.
• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings.