Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' White (Love-in-a-mist)
Couldn't load pickup availability
Description
Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' White Love-in-a-Mist 'Miss Jekyll' White
The pure snowy sister of the classic blue Love-in-a-Mist — beautiful semi-double white flowers nestled within a ruff of fine fennel-like foliage. From a distance, a drift of these plants looks like a low-hanging cloud or a sea of foam. 'Miss Jekyll White' is the cottage garden's pure-white Nigella, equally beloved by Gertrude Jekyll for softening formal borders and equally architectural in autumn with its magnificent striped seed pods.
This is a plant of two halves. In early summer, 'Miss Jekyll White' is soft, romantic, and frothy — perfect for wedding bouquets and cottage borders, the pure white of the semi-double flowers reading as fresh and luminous against the haze of thread-fine green foliage. From a distance, a drift looks like a low-hanging cloud or sea of foam — an effect that few other annuals can match. But as the petals fall, the second half of the show begins: the centre of each flower swells into a magnificent balloon-like seed pod that stands tall through autumn, providing structural interest and drying beautifully for winter arrangements. Hardy annual (H3). Listed on RHS Plants for Pollinators. Named after the legendary British garden designer Gertrude Jekyll. Reaches 45–60cm.
The generous guest: Nigella is one of the most prolific self-seeders in the UK garden. If you allow the pods to dry on the plant in late summer, they will eventually split and scatter their black seeds — ensuring a fresh drift of "Love-in-a-Mist" appearing the following spring for free.
Edible seeds: the seeds of Nigella damascena are edible and commonly known as Kalonji or Black Cumin. They have a subtle nutty, peppery flavour and are delicious when sprinkled on homemade naan bread or used to add a spicy kick to summer curries.
A note on growing
One of the easiest "scatter and grow" seeds. Direct sow only — Nigella resents transplanting. Sow direct outdoors in September for early flowers the following year, or March–May for summer blooms. Scatter onto finely raked soil and cover lightly (3mm deep). Germination 14–21 days.
Full sun or light shade. Average garden soil or even gravel — Nigella doesn't need feeding. Rich soil produces more "mist" (leaves) and fewer "jewels" (flowers). No staking required. Self-seeds reliably.
Where it shines
In moon gardens and white borders, where the pure white "cloud" effect creates magical evening luminosity. In wedding flowers, where the cool romantic white suits bridal arrangements perfectly. As a "fresh highlight" against stronger colours — the snowy white acts as a bright neutral that makes adjacent reds, blues and purples appear more vivid. As an architectural autumn seed-pod plant for dried arrangements. Combined with the blue 'Miss Jekyll' for a classic blue-and-white cottage tapestry. In wildlife gardens for the high pollinator value.
Plant alongside
The classic cottage cutting combination: pair 'Miss Jekyll White' with Cornflower 'Blue Ball' for the timeless UK electric-blue-and-snowy-white combination — the spiky Cornflower stems contrast perfectly with the misty Nigella foliage. With Larkspur 'Giant Hyacinth Mix' for vertical structure rising out of the soft Nigella cloud. With Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Blue for the classical blue-and-white Nigella pairing.
Delivery
The seeds will be dispatched direct to you by Bishy Barnabees. Please allow up to 5 days for delivery.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery:
Delivery to mainland UK is calculated at checkout. For all other areas and large orders please ask for a quote. Orders will be sent by express next day delivery (DPD). They will be dispatched on a next working day service, with the exception of Ireland where it may take two days. Please allow up to 48 hours for delivery in the UK as the couriers may have already been and collected on the day you send your order in. Smaller orders for pouches, pockets, bags and pots may be sent via Royal Mail delivery. Please ensure you supply an email address and a mobile so you can be updated about your delivery. Should you have any problems with your delivery, please contact us at sales@naturalgrower.co.uk.Special Deliveries
Saturday or weekday morning deliveries can be arranged, but there will be a surcharge. Please contact us to request a price for either of these delivery services. If you need a parcel sending outside of the UK, please contact us for a quote.Returns:
If you are not completely happy with any product that you have ordered from us, you may return it to us in its original condition any time within 14 calendar days from the date of dispatch. Products must be returned in their original condition. Please contact us at sales@naturalgrower.co.uk to arrange a return. If you return a product by post, you will need to pay the costs of returning the product to us and obtain proof of posting.
Be a smarter gardener
Gardening organically is a more affordable and long term alternative to using chemical fertilisers. Natural Grower products eliminate waste because the nutrients are slowly released to the plants as they need them. Over the long-term you save money because your soil health naturally improves, which in turn produces healthier, stronger, disease resistant plants. Chemical products may cost less financially in the short term, but they don’t provide any long-term benefits and the damage they do to the natural eco-system in the soil is costly.
Slow release for sustained growth
Organic fertilisers are broken down slowly by organisms in the soil to produce a more measured, consistent, natural release of nutrients. This results in uniform growth with strong stems and leaves, unlike chemical fertilisers which provide a sudden boost resulting in tall lanky plants. Stronger plants are more resistant to disease, and with the presence of mycorrizhal fungi to strengthen the roots, the plants, soil and fungi all work together long-term to create the perfect natural eco-system.
Love your land
The organic matter in Natural Grower will help keep your soil or compost in optimum condition, retain moisture over the dry summer months and improve the health and structure of your soil. The presence of natural Mycorrhizal fungi in our products enhances root growth, enabling plants to extract nutrients and absorb water more efficiently from the soil or compost. By using our products you will be supporting and enhancing the natural eco-system in the soil.
Embrace sustainability
Natural Grower’s chemical free fertiliser products are approved organic, biodynamic and vegan. Plant-based and free from chemicals they are safe to use around wildlife, pets and children. Eco-friendly and sustainably produced in the UK. Our packaging is made from recycled plastic where possible and is all 100% recyclable. We are always happy to refill used containers, and often sell our products in reused containers or slightly damaged packaging at a reduced price. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
