Nigella damascena 'Cramer's Plum'

Also Known As

Cramer's Plum Love-in-a-Mist

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"

planting zones

1-12

Nigella damascena 'Cramer's Plum' plant details

Nigella damascena 'Cramer's Plum' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by brown and purple fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nigella damascena 'Cramer's Plum'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nigella damascena 'Cramer's Plum'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The single-flowered species originated in Damascus and Southern Europe, however the double form was found in English gardens by 1597. 'Cramer's Plum' has pure white flowers consisting of many overlapping petals with pointed tips. Each flower is surrounded with a lace collar of thread-like foliage. Later, balloon-shaped pods of a rich plum red hue develop. A great addition to dry flower bouquets. Spring to summer bloom.

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Gardening facts about Nigella damascena 'Cramer's Plum' plant

How to Grow Nigella damascena 'Cramer's Plum'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- purple
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy

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