Nigella papillosa 'African Bride'
love-in-a-mist 'African Bride'
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.
How to care for Nigella papillosa African Bride:
Grow on under glass and plant out once all risk of frost has passed. 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.
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 between each.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
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
approx 100 seeds
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