About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Start Nigella (Nigella damascena) from seed for planting in cut-flower plantings. This annual garden plant prefers full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil as it establishes.

Sow in a prepared site or container when the growing medium reaches the recommended germination range. Water when the soil surface begins to dry while seedlings establish, then remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.

A seed-grown Nigella for cut flower.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Nigella damascena
Life Cycle Annual
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate
Soil Preference Well-drained; Average Fertility

Why Gardeners Love It

Seasonal Flowers

Grow this flowering plant for seasonal garden interest.Seasonal flowers for garden interest.

Home Garden Fit

Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.

Seasonal Texture

Add crop-appropriate foliage or flower texture to a seasonal planting.Adds seasonal garden texture.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
60–65°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Moderate

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.

Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.

02

Sow

Sow at 60-65 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.

Sow at 60-65 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.

Maintain the listed moisture level.

04

Thin

Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.

Thin seedlings for space and airflow.

05

Manage Blooms

Remove spent flowers when appropriate for a tidy seasonal display.

Manage spent flowers as appropriate.

Garden Uses

Cut Flower
Borders & Beds
Cottage Gardens

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