{"product_id":"love-in-a-mist-seeds-nigella-damascena-mixed","title":"Love-in-a-Mist Seeds — Nigella damascena Mixed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Cottage Garden Classic That Sows Itself Year After Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew annuals capture the spirit of the cottage garden quite like \u003cstrong\u003eLove-in-a-Mist\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/em\u003e). Each flower is a work of art — intricate, jewel-like blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink and white, each one nestled in a delicate haze of finely cut feathery foliage that gives the plant its romantic common name. Easy to grow, generous with its flowers, and happy to self-seed and return year after year, Nigella is one of those plants that rewards you far beyond the effort you put in. Scatter the seeds, step back, and let the garden do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful intricate flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — jewel-like blooms in blue, purple, pink and white, each nestled in a haze of lacy feathery bracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — both the flowers and the decorative seed pods are superb for fresh and dried arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct sow where it is to flower; one of the simplest and most rewarding annuals for any garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds freely\u003c\/strong\u003e — once established, returns reliably year after year by self-seeding, naturalising beautifully through the border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects throughout summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eMixed colours\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lovely blend of blue, purple, pink and white for a natural, relaxed cottage garden effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNigella is best sown direct where it is to flower, as it dislikes root disturbance. Sow in autumn or early spring into prepared soil, scattering seeds thinly and raking in lightly. Thin seedlings to about 20cm apart. Nigella prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil and will flower from late spring through summer. Deadhead to prolong flowering, or leave the decorative seed pods to develop for cutting and drying — and to self-seed for next year. Once you have Nigella in your garden, you’ll rarely need to sow it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Love-in-a-Mist (\u003cem\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/em\u003e) in a mixed colour blend, with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45052110176325,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_fc04eb26-ef17-4d7d-927f-74d7a6b1f93f.png?v=1779768289","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/love-in-a-mist-seeds-nigella-damascena-mixed","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}