Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewels’ Red – Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Persian Jewels’ Red (Nigella damascena) is a charming cottage garden annual with finely cut, ferny foliage and delicate star-shaped flowers in rich shades of ruby and crimson. Its ornamental seed pods add long-lasting interest, making it a favorite for both fresh and dried arrangements. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for borders and wildflower-style plantings.

Why Grow "Persian Jewels Red"

• Striking ruby-red starry blooms

• Airy, ferny foliage for soft texture

• Decorative seed pods for dried use

• Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Nigella damascena)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, cut and dried flowers

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Naturalistic borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–September for earlier blooms

• Sow direct, thinly into prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun