{"product_id":"nigella-hispanica-seed-heads-dried","title":"Nigella Hispanica Seed Heads Dried","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Nigella Hispanica Seed Heads\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile standard Nigella pods are round and cute, \u003cem\u003eNigella hispanica\u003c\/em\u003e (Spanish Love-in-a-mist) is bold, structural, and eccentric. The seed pods are larger and topped with spreading, star-shaped \"horns\" that look exactly like a medieval Jester's Hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stems are the ultimate conversation starter in a dried arrangement. The pods dry to a beautiful natural mix of pale green and straw-gold, often with striking burgundy stripes running up the sides. Whether you use them to add \"spikiness\" to a wreath or height to a vase, they bring a unique, architectural quality that you just don't get with ordinary flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 About these Pods\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the seed capsules of \u003cem\u003eNigella hispanica\u003c\/em\u003e. We harvest them in late summer once the unique \"crown\" shape has fully formed. They are air-dried naturally to preserve their rigidity and subtle colour markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Star View:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look at them from above! The spreading styles create a perfect five-pointed star shape, making them incredible for flat-lay photography or wreath work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🎨 Styling Ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese architectural stems work best where their shape can be seen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreaths:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"horns\" stick out beautifully from moss or foliage wreaths, adding texture that breaks up the round outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalist Vases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place 5-7 stems in a narrow-necked bottle. The complex shape needs very little accompaniment to look good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The star shape makes them perfect for festive styling. Spray them silver or gold and tuck them into your Christmas tree branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDried Nigella hispanica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNatural Green \/ Straw \/ Burgundy Stripe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLarge (Approx. 2cm - 4cm long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 35cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunch Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15 Stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🏰 Architectural Decor\u003cbr\u003e🍂 Autumn Styling\u003cbr\u003e🎄 Christmas Crafts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Dried Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair these spiky pods with softer textures for balance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/panicum-dried\" title=\"Dried Panicum Grass\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Panicum Grass:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Softener. The misty, frothy explosion of Panicum grass softens the hard, angular lines of the Nigella pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/strawflower-helichrysum-swiss-giant-mix\" title=\"Strawflower Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eStrawflowers (Helichrysum):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour \u0026amp; Shape. The round, flat faces of Strawflowers contrast perfectly with the upright, pointed shape of the Nigella hispanica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Seeds Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pods are packed full of black seeds. While they are generally secure, vigorous shaking might release a few seeds. Shake them gently outdoors before arranging if you want to avoid spills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Grown in Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56431661318468,"sku":"DRY-NHS","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/IMG-7332.jpg?v=1771942753","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/nigella-hispanica-seed-heads-dried","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}