Nigella Seeds
Nigella seeds are a captivating addition to any UK garden – their delicate, intricate flowers and feathery foliage are guaranteed to add a touch of whimsy. From the dreamy blue love-in-a-mist to the striking dark blooms of Nigella papillosa 'Midnight', these cottage garden flowers are as decorative as they are distinctive, and their unique seed pods look equally stunning in the garden or dried for floral arrangements!
At Fothergill's, we have a fantastic range of Nigella seeds for UK gardeners, including both ornamental varieties and the culinary Nigella sativa with its tasty edible seeds. Each variety is so easy to grow and carefully selected for reliable germination. Explore our complete collection of Nigella seeds below.
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Why Choose Our Nigella Seeds?
There are many species in the Nigella genus. Nigella damascena, or love-in-a-mist, is perhaps the most well-known – these hardy wildflower seeds produce unique blue jewel-like flowers, with some varieties also available in shades of white and pink. Nigella sativa is known for its edible seeds (often called black caraway or black cumin seeds) that add an intriguing peppery flavour to Middle Eastern and Indian dishes.
Nigella seeds are very easy to grow and look spectacular as border flowers, thriving in full sun. Most varieties can be sown directly outdoors and require very little attention. As annual flower seeds, they will die after their first season, but will freely self-seed around the garden! The seeds can also be collected while still in the pods.
Enhance your romantic and cottage garden planting schemes by pairing your Nigella seeds with other classic favourites, like lavender seeds and salvia seeds.