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Features
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native
Southwest Europe and Northern Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About African Bride Love-In-A-Mist Seeds
Nigella hispanica
1" wide, white petals with deep purple to burgundy pistils and stamens
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When 1' tall thin to every 8" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; seedlings are sensitive to transplant disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. For continual bloom, sow every 2 to 4 weeks after initial sowing until midsummer. Also sow in early fall for very early spring bloom. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning when fully open. For dried pods, let seed pods form, then clip and hang upside down in a warm, dry location out of bright light, for about 2 weeks. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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14 reviews
- Helen W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/21/26African Bride
I have not grown this variety but it looks so beautiful. It can spread wherever it wants!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/25/26Hey Helen,
We love this review of our African Bride Love-In-A-Mist Seeds! We totally get your approach of letting it spread wherever it wants - Love-In-A-Mist has such a lovely, natural way of filling in spaces and creating those dreamy cottage garden vibes. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your excitement with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Moana H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/21/245 Stars
I love the packaging with thorough instructions for seed starting. I planted the nigella and it sprouted before winter started and I can’t wait to see the blooms and especially the seed pods!
- Barbara M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/20/241 Star
Nothing to tell
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Jo Anne F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/9/245 Stars
These are beautiful flowers. Quality seed selection.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional - JoVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/27/245 Stars
Always a favorite ! ❤️