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Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Seeds
Nigella Damascena
Blue nigella flowers + dried seed pods.
A rom-com of the garden, these sky-blue beauties, may look wispy and delicate, but Nigella is no damsel in distress and will be hardy to an English frost.
Approx 200 seeds
- Compact for Pots
- Tolerates Most Light
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flowers
Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' seeds produce airy blue flowers known as love in a mist. Sow from March to June or September in full sun with well-drained soil. They require moderate watering and add cottage garden charm.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Seeds
- Sow:Mar–Jun, Sep
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, spaced 15cm apart
- Water:Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Pick flowers when fully open for fresh or dried use
- Best for:Pots, beds, cut flower arrangements
Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' is a hardy annual known for its distinctive blue Love-in-a-Mist flowers and attractive seed pods. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it adds a romantic, vintage charm to borders and containers. Perfect for cutting fresh bouquets or drying for lasting arrangements.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' – Love-in-a-Mist Seeds
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How to Grow
Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' seeds are best sown directly outdoors from early spring, taking advantage of the March to June and September sowing windows. They prefer a sunny location with well-drained soil to flourish and bring colour to terraces, containers, or garden beds.
Sowing
Sow a few seeds per hole in warm, damp, well-drained soil, lightly covering them to encourage germination. This method supports the seeds' natural preference for warmth and moisture during early growth stages.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them to allow enough space for healthy growth, considering their suitability for 20 cm pots or garden spacing. This helps accommodate their spread and ensures robust development during the June to September growing months.
Plant care
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming from summer into autumn, and provide some love and attention as this annual benefits from consistent care to maintain its charming display.
About Nigella 'Miss Jekyll'
Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll’, also known as love-in-a-mist, is a classic hardy annual grown for its delicate blue flowers and sculptural seed pods. Easy to grow from seed, it’s perfect for cut flower gardens, dried arrangements, and informal borders, bringing lightness and texture throughout summer.
- Compact for Pots
- Tolerates Most Light
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flowers
Eventual height & spread
0.3m
0.6m
History of Nigella 'Miss Jekyll'
Nigella has been cherished in British gardens since the 16th century and was prized in ancient times, even found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Its unique seed pods and delicate flowers have long inspired gardeners and florists alike.
| Other Names | Bird's nest, blue spiderflower, chase-the-devil, devil in the bush, garden fennel, Jack in prison, Jack in the green, Katherine's flower, kiss-me-twice-before-I-rise, lady in the bower, love-in-a-puzzle, love-in-a-tangle, St Catherine's flower, blue crown and devil in a bush |
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| Pet/Baby Safe | Not for eating — the seeds contain damascenin |
FAQs
Sow from March to June, and September. Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Watering: moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Yes. Nigella is one of the easiest hardy annuals to grow in the UK. It germinates reliably, needs little care, and grows well in pots or garden beds. On effort, this one needs some love.
Yes. Nigella produces distinctive seed pods that dry beautifully. Harvest pods once they turn papery and fully formed, then air-dry for long-lasting arrangements. Harvest: Pick flowers when fully open for fresh or dried use. Flowering runs June to September.
Yes. Nigella grows well in 20cm pots with free-draining compost. Place in full sun and avoid over-feeding for best flowers and seed pods. It is suited to pots, beds and cut flower arrangements. It is an annual, completing its whole life in one season, so sow again the following year.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs March to June, and September, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 200 seeds in the packet, so there is plenty to share. On effort it needs some love, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits pots, beds and cut flower arrangements, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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