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Nigella Hispanica Seed Heads Dried
Nigella Hispanica Seed Heads Dried
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Dried Nigella Hispanica Seed Heads
While standard Nigella pods are round and cute, Nigella hispanica (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.
These 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.
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🌿 About these Pods
These are the seed capsules of Nigella hispanica. 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.
The Star View: 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.
🎨 Styling Ideas
These architectural stems work best where their shape can be seen:
- Wreaths: The "horns" stick out beautifully from moss or foliage wreaths, adding texture that breaks up the round outline.
- Minimalist Vases: Place 5-7 stems in a narrow-necked bottle. The complex shape needs very little accompaniment to look good.
- Christmas Decor: The star shape makes them perfect for festive styling. Spray them silver or gold and tuck them into your Christmas tree branches.
📋 Product Specifications
| Plant Type | Dried Nigella hispanica |
| Colour | Natural Green / Straw / Burgundy Stripe |
| Head Size | Large (Approx. 2cm - 4cm long) |
| Stem Length | Approx. 35cm |
| Bunch Size | 15 Stems |
| Great for | 🏰 Architectural Decor 🍂 Autumn Styling 🎄 Christmas Crafts |
Perfect Dried Companions
Pair these spiky pods with softer textures for balance:
- 🌾 Dried Panicum Grass: The Softener. The misty, frothy explosion of Panicum grass softens the hard, angular lines of the Nigella pods.
- 🌸 Strawflowers (Helichrysum): Colour & Shape. The round, flat faces of Strawflowers contrast perfectly with the upright, pointed shape of the Nigella hispanica.
⚠️ Seeds Inside
These 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!
🏆 Grown in Norfolk
Our dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.
