Transformer Nigella is a spring-to-summer blooming flower that brings delicate, airy charm to garden borders and cutting gardens. This cultivar of Nigella orientalis reaches 18 to 24 inches tall and produces intricate flowers over approximately 84 days from seed to bloom. Hardy in zones 6 through 10, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and exceptional drought tolerance, making it a reliable performer even in challenging conditions. The plant attracts pollinators throughout its long flowering window from March through August, adding life and movement to any garden space.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-10
24in H x 12in W
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Moderate
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Transformer Nigella's feathery foliage and delicate blooms create an ethereal quality that belies its toughness. Direct sown in early spring or again in summer, it germinates quickly and produces flowers with minimal fuss. The drought tolerance and pollinator magnetism combined with its refined appearance make this cultivar a standout for gardeners seeking reliable, low-maintenance color that also feeds beneficial insects.
Transformer Nigella is primarily grown as an ornamental flower, valued for its delicate blooms in garden beds and borders. The feathery foliage and intricate flowers also make it excellent for cutting and bringing indoors, where the airy texture adds sophistication to floral arrangements.
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Direct sow outdoors at a depth of 1/16 inch. Sow seeds 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost for spring blooms, or again in early to mid-summer for continued flowering. In zones 7 through 10, fall sowing is also possible. Seeds will germinate in 7 to 21 days.
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