Cramer's Plum Nigella, White Double Blossoms, Organic

Nigella has been a cherished member of the "everlasting" flower family for centuries, but the Cramer’s Plum strain is particularly prized for its sophisticated contrast.

• A "Mist" in White: Unlike the common blue or lavender types, the Cramer’s Plum provides a bright, clean look that illuminates the garden at dusk. It retains that signature "hazy" foliage—the fine, thread-like bracts that make the blossoms appear to float in a green cloud.
• The Pod Difference: The real magic of this variety happens after the petals drop. While most Nigella pods are green or striped, this heirloom produces deep, dark plum-colored seed pods. These pods are a favorite for floral designers who want a sophisticated, moody accent in their late-summer bouquets.

Cramer’s Plum is an essential choice for those who love "textural" gardening—it is just as much about the shape and structure as it is about the bloom.

• The Blooms: The flowers are pure, elegant white stars, intricately detailed and nested in that trademark lacy, fern-like foliage.
• The Pods: As the flowers fade, they swell into large, balloon-like seed pods that mature to a rich, dark plum or burgundy purple. These pods are incredibly sculptural and look like a work of art when arranged in a vase.
• The Habit: Reaching 18–24 inches tall, this variety has a slender, upright structure that tucks beautifully into small gaps in the border, adding vertical interest without overwhelming its neighbors.

Cramer’s Plum thrives in the temperate, cool days of late spring and early summer. It is an undemanding annual that brings a professional, florist-quality look to the home garden.

Garden Bed Coverage: One packet from Firefly Farm & Mercantile provides enough seed to fill a 20 square foot bed (roughly an 8' to 10' long by 2.5' wide garden bed) with this elegant heirloom.

"Cramer’s Plum is the 'fashionista' of the Nigella family. We love it because the contrast between the crisp, white flowers and those moody, plum-colored pods is simply unmatched. It’s a plant that works hard for you—you get beautiful flowers in the spring and an amazing supply of dried, sculptural pods for your winter crafts in the fall."

• Sowing: Direct-sow in early spring. These seeds germinate best in cooler soil and require a touch of light, so surface-sow and press them gently into the earth.
• Succession: To keep the "white stars" coming, sow a new batch every 3 weeks.
• Drying: For those beautiful plum-colored pods, harvest once the flower petals fall and the pod begins to firm up. Hang them in small bunches in a dark, dry, airy space. They make a perfect addition to dried floral arrangements.