When should I sow Nigella seeds in the UK?

Sow Nigella seeds from March to June, or again in September, either directly outdoors or in pots. Autumn sowing often produces earlier, stronger flowers the following year.

Are Nigella seeds easy to grow for beginners?

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.

Can Nigella be used for dried flowers?

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.

Can Nigella be grown in pots?

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.

Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll’ (Nigella damascena) seed packet front – love-in-a-mist flowers

Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll’ blooms with feathery foliage for cut flowers

Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll’ dried seed pods for dried flower arrangements

Back of nigella seed packet showing sowing and growing instructions

Side view of nigella seed packet packaging

Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll’ blue flowers growing in a UK garden border

Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Seeds

Name: Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Seeds
Brand: Herboo
SKU: HS037
Price: 3.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

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 produce airy blue flowers known as love in a mist. Sow from March to September in full sun with well-drained soil. They require moderate watering and add cottage garden charm.

Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
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