Love-in-a-Mist SEEDS ,Nigella FLOWERS SEED

Nigella damascena 'Jewels Mix' — Love-in-a-Mist, also known as Devil-in-a-Bush — is one of the most enchanting and unusual annuals you can grow from seed. Lacy, fern-like foliage gives the plant an airy, ethereal quality, while blooms in shades of red, white, and blue reach up to 2½ inches across. Once the flowers fade, equally ornamental, balloon-like seed pods form — stunning in dried arrangements. A ready self-seeder that returns year after year in mild climates. Approx. 14,000 seeds per oz.

Plant Highlights

• Jewel-toned blooms up to 2½ inches across — red, white, and blue mixed
• Lacy, fern-like foliage with a romantic, airy cottage garden character
• Ornamental seed pods that dry beautifully for use in arrangements
• Ready self-seeder; blooms continuously in mild climates
• Both cut flowers and dried pods are prized by floral designers

Growing Guide

Sowing outdoors: Direct-sow in early spring. Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil. Succession-sow every 3 weeks for continuous blooms throughout the season — each plant has a relatively short individual bloom period.

Thinning and spacing: Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart. Plants begin blooming in approximately 3 months from seed.

Deadheading vs. pods: Deadheading will prolong flowering but eliminate the attractive seed pods. For the best of both worlds, deadhead early-season blooms and leave late-season flowers to develop pods for drying and self-seeding.

Drying pods: Cut stems with pods and hang upside down in a cool, dry location until fully dried.

Site and soil: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil, pH 6.6–7.5.

Planting Specs

• Type: Annual (reseeding)
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Height: 16 inches
• Bloom season: Summer
• Bloom color: Red, white, and blue — mixed
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, pH 6.6–7.5
• Germ temp: 65–72°F | Avg. germ time: 7–14 days
• Planting depth: Cover thinly — no more than the thickness of the seed
• Sowing rate: 2–3 seeds per plant
• Spacing: 6 inches