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Nigella papillosa 'African Bride'
love-in-a-mist 'African Bride'
Nigella 'African Bride' is a classic cottage garden annual that is as splendid in seed as it is in flower,...
approx 100 seeds
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3 × packets of approx 100 seeds
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Plant description
Nigella 'African Bride' is a classic cottage garden annual that is as splendid in seed as it is in flower, making it a real floral arranger’s dream. White, single, horizontally-held flowers with deep purple stamens and stigma rise tall above finely divided foliage. As the blooms fade, pale green seed pods dry and develop, maturing to a dark purple. Lovely at all stages of flowering and seeding, try growing these ‘African Bride' seeds in a sunny spot for fabulous filler foliage for the cut flower vase.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Nigella papillosa African Bride:
Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals with a high-potash fertiliser throughout summer.
Deadheading regularly will help prolong the flowering period into autumn. Support the plants with twiggy branches in exposed gardens.
Deadheading regularly will help prolong the flowering period into autumn. Support the plants with twiggy branches in exposed gardens.
Sowing instructions:
Best sown in situ, 5mm deep. Prepare the seedbed by incorporating some composted organic matter, remove any stones and rake to a fine tilth. Sow in autumn if you want early flowers the following summer, or in mid spring for a later crop. Thin them out when they are large enough to handle allowing 30cm (12in) between each.
