Plant Affection-in-a-mist Seeds: Direct sow into weed-free seed beds that have had the top 1 inch of soil removed. Lightly rake seed into the soil. By stepping over the region, press into the earth. Maintain moisture. Grow Your Own Love-in-a-mist: Sunlight, direct or indirect. Water consumption ranges from average to minimal. Tolerates a broad range of soil types with adequate drainage. Rapidly blooms. Planting occurs in the spring. In areas with moderate winters, seeds may be be planted in the autumn for an early April flowering. To maintain a constant supply, space repeated sowings 4 weeks apart (until plants begin to self-sow). While the flowers are good for cutting, the horned seed capsules provide an element of interest to dried arrangements. Resistant to deer.
Nigella is the fifteenth flower in the 2016 Higgledy Flower School.
Nigella deserves to be commended for pulling off a horticultural triple whammy. They feature gorgeous and tactile foliage that is ferny and deep greenâon top of that, they bloom with what must be some of the most stunning blooms in all of Flowervilleâ. Later in the season, these blossoms transform into bizarre, horned seedpods with a 1960s gothic vibeâ. BRAVO!
This easy-to-grow annual has blue blooms with black centers and wine-colored stamens, as well as light green ferny leaves. On robust stems, striking chalice-shaped seedpods emerge green and harden to a brown color. Notable CharacteristicsFree from sickness or pests. It pairs beautifully with a wide variety of annuals and perennials.
Posted at 8:24 AM on Sep 22, 2011 by threegardeners (Brockville, Ontario, Canada - Zone 5a). With relation to the plant: One of my favorite yearly self-seeders. They self-seed and have returned reliably for the past decade. In the Fall, I collect the seed pods and disperse the seeds in various locations where I want them to grow. Respond to this remark Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) at 5:01 PM on April 23, 2012 With relation to the plant: This shrub provides pollen for honey bees. Respond to this remark
