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Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewel’ (Nigella damascena)
Botanical Name: Nigella damascena
Type: Hardy Annual
Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewel’ is a romantic and enchanting annual that produces clouds of finely divided, feathery foliage topped with jewel-like blooms in shades of blue, pink, mauve, and white. As the flowers fade, they give way to striking, balloon-shaped seed pods perfect for drying. This easy-to-grow favourite thrives in sunny borders and cottage gardens, adding soft colour and texture all summer long. A true classic for pollinator-friendly and cut-flower displays.
Plant Details
Type: Hardy annual
Height: 45–60cm
Spread: 20–30cm
Flowers: May – August
Position: Full sun; well-drained soil
Growing Information
Sow: Mar – May or Aug – Oct directly outdoors
Germination: 14–21 days at 15–18°C
Transplant: Not required — dislikes root disturbance
Spacing: 20cm apart
Care: Thin seedlings as needed; water in dry spells; allow some seed heads to ripen for self-seeding
Why You’ll Love It
Mixed jewel-toned blooms — blue, pink, mauve, and white
Easy to grow with minimal care
Decorative seed pods for dried arrangements
Attracts bees and other pollinators
Top Tip
Sow directly where they are to flower, as Nigella doesn’t like being moved. For a longer flowering season, sow in small batches every few weeks from early spring to early summer.
Perfect For
Cottage and wildlife gardens
Cut flower and dried arrangements
Pollinator-friendly planting schemes
Natural, informal borders
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