Love-in-a-Mist 'Transformer'
Nigella orientalis
 
This Florist type novelty nigella has a unique, an unusual twist on the classic cottage garden flower, Nigella 'Transformer' adds intriguing texture with its uniquely shaped flowers and upright, seed pods. Unlike the Nigella 'Love in a Mist' that produces watermelon-like pods, these curious seed pods have long tentacles and are pretty unusual looking. Used fresh or dried the seed pods are a great filler in bouquets. Makes a great filler in bouquets.  Nigella have uniquely beautiful blooms and are a favorite for bouquets.
 
Details:
Plant life cycle:  annual
Height: 28”-32"
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65-85 days
Sow: 1/4" deep
Plant spacing: 9-12”
Approx seeds per packet: 50
 
 
How to Grow:
Sow direct in late Winter to Spring or in AutumnSeeds are best sown in short drills 0.5cm (¼in) deep directly where they are to flower. Sow thinly, once temperatures reach around 18°C (68°F). They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.
 
Harvest :
Harvest flowers when fully open.
To dry- hang upside down in a warm, dry place with good ventilation.
 
Vase Life: 
Will last  from 7-10 days