Discover the plant
Organic dark blue nigella 'Miss Jekyll' ( Nigella sativa ) from the seed company Gaia, a mysterious and captivating flower
The dark blue Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' is a timeless heritage variety , prized for its deep and intense blue flower , as well as for its graceful purple pods , ideal as dried flowers . Easy to grow, this slender annual plant of 45 cm brings a poetic and wild touch to flowerbeds and rustic bouquets.
Its finely cut foliage gives it a light and airy appearance , contrasting with the intensity of its starry flowers. In addition to being a decorative asset , Nigella attracts pollinators , contributing to biodiversity in the garden . It is also known for its seeds with culinary and medicinal virtues , which have been used since Antiquity under the name of "black cumin" .
Did you know?
Nigella is nicknamed "Venus' Hair" because of its fine, vaporous foliage that resembles delicate hair. Its scientific name, Nigella sativa , comes from the Latin "niger" , meaning "black" , in reference to its dark seeds, used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and cooking. Cleopatra and Nefertiti are said to have incorporated nigella oil into their beauty rituals!
A versatile and refined plant
The dark blue Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' is a true garden chameleon: sublime in borders, remarkable in pots, and perfect in fresh or dried bouquets . Its flowers are transformed into decorative capsules , which prolong its appeal well after flowering. These dried pods are highly prized in floral art , bringing a natural and sophisticated touch to compositions.
Spread: Bushy and finely branched habit
Plant height: 45 cm
Quantity per pack: ± 200 seeds
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Cultivation method
Dark Blue Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' is a hardy and easy to grow plant, requiring little maintenance.
Cold stratify seeds for 3 weeks before sowing, which promotes rapid and even germination . Sow indoors 4 weeks before the last frost , then transplant after the last frost , into the ground or pots.
Plant 3mm (1/8") deep , spacing plants 28cm (11") apart and rows 45cm (17") apart . This plant prefers well-drained soil , full sun exposure , and moderate watering , tolerating dry soils well once established.
Harvest and use
- Harvest fresh flowers when the buds are fully colored , for delicate bouquets.
- Let the flowers go to seed , to enjoy the decorative pods to dry or use in floral art.
- Harvest the black seeds when ripe , to use as a spice in cooking or for their recognized benefits in traditional medicine.
Ideas for use in the garden and in decoration
- Add it to rustic flowerbeds for a romantic and natural bloom.
- Pair it with roses, lavender and poppies for a soft floral scene.
- Use its flowers in fresh bouquets , or let them dry for elegant and long-lasting arrangements.
- Incorporate it into vegetable gardens , where it attracts pollinators while providing edible and aromatic seeds.
With its mysterious charm, intense flowering and multiple uses , the dark blue Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' is a plant that is both ornamental and useful , which seduces with its simplicity and timeless refinement .
