THE PLANT
Lovely pale-blue, star-like flower, with feathery foliage. Dried seed pods are also very decorative.
THE TYPE
A font inspired by Mexico 1968 Olympics logo, which used geometric patterns to create the illusion of movement.
Details
Name
Nigella
Variety
Miss Jekyll
Latin name
Nigella damascena
Seed quantity
1,25 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
30-50 cm height, 15-30 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 20 cm diameter
How to grow
Sowing
Outdoor Early spring or autumn
Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 10-14 days
Temperature 15-20°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface; press lightly but do not cover
Indoor Surface-sow in trays with light exposure
Caring
Light Full sun
Watering Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Feeding Minimal feeding; soil enrichment at planting is usually sufficient
Growing tip
Nigella self-seeds easily, so remove seed heads if you want to control its spread. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.
Harvesting
Harvest seed pods when they turn brown and dry for ornamental use or seeds.
Interesting facts
Fun fact 1
Nigella is also known as “Love-in-a-Mist” because of its feathery foliage that surrounds the flowers like a mist.
Fun fact 2
Nigella damascena’s unique seed pods, often used in dried flower arrangements, have a papery texture and can add a rattling sound when shaken, adding an auditory element to floral displays.