{"product_id":"nigella-seeds-heads-dried","title":"Nigella Seeds Heads Dried","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Nigella Seed Heads\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNigella damascena\u003c\/em\u003e (Love-in-a-mist) is famous for its blue summer flowers, but for many gardeners, the real prize comes afterwards. As the petals fall, the centre of the flower swells into a magnificent, inflated seed pod that looks like a miniature hot air balloon or a paper lantern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dried stems capture that architectural beauty perfectly. The pods are a natural mix of pale green, straw-gold, and deep burgundy stripes, often surrounded by the dried, spidery \"mist\" foliage. They add incredible volume and texture to arrangements, bridging the gap between heavy seed heads and delicate grasses.\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 the Love-in-a-mist plant. We harvest them in late summer when the pods are fully swollen and the stripes have developed their rich colour. They are air-dried to preserve their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rattle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like poppy heads, these pods are full of tiny black seeds. When you handle the bunch, you'll hear the gentle, soothing sound of the seeds rattling inside the papery shell.\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\u003eNigella pods are incredibly versatile in floral design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Builder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use them to bulk out a bouquet. Their round shape fills gaps beautifully without looking heavy or dense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreaths:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are lightweight and easy to wire, making them perfect for autumn door wreaths where you want texture and interesting shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth, papery surface takes spray paint incredibly well. Spray them silver or gold for instant Christmas baubles on a stick!\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 rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 156.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDried Nigella damascena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNatural Green \/ Burgundy \/ Straw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eApprox. 2cm - 3cm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eApprox. 40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunch Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.6px;\"\u003eApprox. 15 Stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249); height: 58.8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 58.8px;\"\u003e🌾 Cottagecore Decor\u003cbr\u003e🧶 Crafting\u003cbr\u003e🍂 Autumn Arrangements\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\u003eCreate a rustic country arrangement by pairing Nigella with these textures:\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\/dried-wheat-stems\" title=\"Dried Wheat Stems\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Wheat:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Golden Glow. The warm, golden tones of wheat stalks contrast beautifully with the cool, greenish-purple tones 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\/statice-dried\" title=\"Dried Statice\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Statice:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Colour Pop. The purple or blue varieties of Statice pick up the burgundy stripes on the Nigella pods, creating a cohesive, designed look.\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 full of seeds! While they are sealed naturally, vigorous shaking or tipping them upside down might release a few black seeds. We recommend giving them a gentle shake outdoors before arranging.\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":56431653781828,"sku":"DRY-NIG","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/IMG-7578.jpg?v=1771942726","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/nigella-seeds-heads-dried","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}