AMAZING! NIGELLA TRANSFORMER! A REGAL CROWN ON TOP OF ONE OF THE MOST STUNNING FLOWERS, LACY FOLIAGE, EASY TO GROW AND CAN BE DRIED FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS!

If you love your technology and science fiction you will love this in your garden! Yellow flowers followed by interesting seed pods. Reliable bloomer, can be cut for the house and kept for a dry flower where it will hold colour for years!

Nigella ‘Transformer’ is a unique variety of Nigella, also known as fennel flower or love-in-a-mist. This variety is named for its distinctive spiky seed pods that resemble small, sculptural “transformations.” It belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is closely related to other Nigella species, such as Nigella damascena and Nigella sativa.

Nigella species are native to Southern Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. The ‘Transformer’ variety is a cultivar developed for ornamental purposes, valued for its unusual seed pods that are often used in dried floral arrangements. It has the same delicate, feathery foliage and pale yellow-green to cream-coloured flowers as other Nigella varieties.

Growing Nigella ‘Transformer’ from Seed:

Nigella ‘Transformer’ is easy to grow from seed and adds an attractive architectural element to garden beds and borders.

Sowing Seeds:

Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring or autumn, as Nigella prefers cooler temperatures for germination.

Lightly press the seeds into the soil surface and cover them with a fine layer of soil, about 3mm deep.

Space seeds about 10-15cm apart to allow for good air circulation.

Soil Requirements:

Nigella prefers well-draining soil with moderate fertility. Avoid overly rich soil as it can result in excess foliage with fewer flowers.

Sunlight:

Grow Nigella ‘Transformer’ in a sunny position, as it thrives in full sunlight. Partial shade is acceptable but may reduce flower production.

Watering:

Water regularly until seedlings are established, then reduce watering as the plant is somewhat drought-tolerant. Avoid waterlogging the soil.

Care:

Once established, Nigella requires minimal care. Deadheading the flowers can promote a longer blooming season, although many gardeners allow the flowers to go to seed for the unique seed pods.

The plants will self-seed readily if the pods are left on the plant at the end of the season.

Harvesting:

The decorative seed pods can be harvested once the flowers have faded and the pods have dried on the plant. These can be used in dried flower arrangements or for propagation.

By following these guidelines, you can grow Nigella ‘Transformer’ successfully and enjoy its striking, spiky seed pods in your garden or home décor.